Truth Gets Respect

In a recent message on tithing, the speaker made particular reference to the general British avoidance of discussing tithing and money in church. It dawned on me that some of the British church decline must be attributed to the failure of the ministry to tell the simple, direct truth. In contrast, I attended the Mighty Men Conference led by Angus Buchan. He tells the truth without refrain, void of political correctness, and 40,000 men loved him for it. I'm not talking truth about the war in Iraq, but truth about what our personal responsibilities are, what crosses we should pick up and carry. For a thousand words of sweet talk, the impression you wish to make on people may be better done with ten choice words of truth that cut to the marrow and set people on the right path.