Devotional
At the center of our faith stands the cross—the ultimate demonstration of truth and love in perfect harmony. Here, the truth about our sin collided with God’s boundless love for us, creating the path to our redemption. The cross reveals the truth: our sins required payment. God’s holiness and justice demanded it. There could be no sweeping of wrongdoing under the rug, no pretending that our rebellion didn’t matter. The truth was clear and unavoidable. Yet at this same cross, love provided what truth demanded. Rather than requiring us to pay a debt we could never afford, God Himself paid it through Christ. Love took the punishment that truth required. This divine intersection of truth and love should transform how we speak. Before we confront others about their failings, we must remember our own sins and what Christ did for us. This perspective humbles us and tempers our words with grace. Today, let the cross guide your speech. Remember both the truth of your own need for forgiveness and the love that provided it. Then extend that same grace-filled truth to others through your words.
Bible Verse
“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:16
Reflection Question
How does remembering what Christ did for you at the cross change the way you might address difficult truths with others?
Quote
“The cross is where truth and love come together. The truth that our sins had to be atoned for. The love that rather than requiring us to atone for them, he atoned for them.”
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the cross where truth and love met perfectly. Help me to speak to others from that place of humility and grace. May I never forget my own need for mercy as I interact with others. Let my words reflect the beautiful balance You demonstrated at Calvary. Amen.