“Truth must be spoken in love, for harsh words wound the weak and hinder the work of Christ. Therefore, let every teacher weigh his speech, that it may build up rather than destroy.”
–Martin Bucer (1491–1551)
Source: Martin Bucer, De Regno Christi (1557), trans. Wilhelm Pauck (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1969), 219.
Reflective Question: How might weighing your words—especially in moments of conflict—change the spiritual impact of your communication?