#soap # 2 Corinthians 02 ## Title: Love Requires Truth ## Scripture: (2 Corinthians 2:4) “For out of great distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not to make you sad, but to let you know the love that I have especially for you.” (NET) ## Observation: There is an unfortunate idea in the world that love means co-signing whatever someone wants to do. This cannot be true. Love means we are willing to walk with people and love them enough to point out areas that are bringing brokenness and shame. The difference is someone who loves someone else points out the issue, then sits down and says, “I’m not going anywhere. What do you want to do about it together?” ## Application: Have enough love to give and receive truth within the context of sincere relationships. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for loving us enough to point out the sin and then walk with us toward Your freedom.