Paul spoke the truth in love (Eph. 4:15). We are obliged to follow his example, and we owe it to ourselves to examine ourselves carefully to see that we actually do so. Sometimes truth uttered under the influence of the Spirit of God, cuts to the heart; and results in the death of a faithful servant of God. But God would have just the truth spoken; his servants ought to rejoice at the privilege of obeying His will; and finally, it is exactly the need of those whom God would have hear it. It will make obedient hearers free, purify his soul. One must not weigh what may result from the careful delivery of the truth against the obligation to deliver it. Nor must one positively prove to the hearer that he speaks in love. But he should himself know that he does, and seek honestly so to express and impress himself and his message. "Just so I tell the truth" is not the extent of the duty. Study to know and tell the saving truth well, and tell it to honor its Author and in the love of it, and because of the inextinguishable love for the fallen race, its power will save; knowing departure from the truth reveals no love for man or God, and cancels self-respect. There’s danger in not speaking the truth, and it is not a difficult thing to do. There’s danger, too, in not "speaking the truth in love." Let us not sort the commandments and ask "Which ?"