When we are focused on ourselves and our own self-interests then we fail to comprehend that God s plan for the nations involves each of us individually as it relates to the whole. In 1 Corinthians 11-14 we see that Paul expresses the great need for God s people to work together utilizing our differences for the glory of God. It is here that we see the outpouring of the gifts of God for the purpose of the growth of the church by the reconciling work of God through the church. We live the life worthy of our call so that we will mature in the context of God s word and will. We speak the truth in love as we grow to the fullness of God s desire.
Truth can build and it can destroy it is, in large part, an issue of presentation.
If we are growing in faith then we will know how to present the truth in love. As we begin to look we must also decide what we will choose. This is certainly valid. The only thing that changes for us is the day on the calendar. Yet, for the child of God each day is another day of opportunity.