By Al Felder Truth matters. Christians must never act as though truth is optional, flexible, or unimportant. God’s Word is truth (John 17:17). We must identify sin. Error must be corrected. Souls must be warned. The gospel must be taught plainly. Love does not require silence when truth is needed, but we must also face another danger: speaking truth in a way that crushes people. Some people use truth like a hammer when they should use it like a surgeon’s instrument. They are

By Al Felder One of the most beautiful things about the life of Jesus is that He saw people others ignored. He saw the sick when others only saw an interruption. He saw the sinner when others only saw a reputation. He saw the poor when others only saw a burden. He saw children when others thought they were unimportant. He saw the grieving when others did not know what to say. He saw the lonely, the ashamed, the weak, the outcast, and the forgotten. Jesus never treated people

By Al Felder The Golden Rule is often quoted, but one word deserves more attention than it usually receives. Jesus said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). The word is do. Jesus did not merely say, “Think kindly about others.” He did not say, “Feel sympathy for others.” He did not say, “Wish good things for others.” Those attitudes may have their place, but Christ's command goes beyond intention. He says, “do.” The Golden Rule req