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Divine Dispatch
Ephesians 4:25
Truth: The Community Builder!
Welcome, Faith Force Truth Speakers! Today, we’re learning why speaking truth builds strong communities, as shared in Ephesians 4:25.
Verse Of The Day:
"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." (Ephesians 4:25)
Have you ever seen how one lie can damage trust in a whole group? Paul teaches us that truth-telling is essential for healthy communities!
Paul says we must “put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor.” “Put off” means to take off like dirty clothes – we need to completely remove lying, exaggerating, and deception from our lives. Instead, we “speak truthfully” – which means being honest, accurate, and reliable in what we say.
The reason is powerful: “for we are all members of one body.” Just like your hand wouldn’t lie to your foot because they’re part of the same body, we shouldn’t lie to each other because we’re all part of God’s family! When we speak truth, we build trust and make our community stronger. When we lie, we hurt the whole group just like an injury hurts the entire body.
Truth-Telling Community Newspaper:
Create a “Community Truth News” using a folded piece of paper as your newspaper template! Write headlines about how truth helps communities (like “Truth Builds Trust!” or “Honesty Makes Friends!”). Add a “No Lies Zone” stamp and create sections showing how speaking truthfully helps families, classrooms, and friendships work better. Share your newspaper with family members to remind everyone that truth builds strong communities!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us put off all falsehood and speak truthfully to everyone around us! Remind us that when we lie, we hurt our whole community, but when we speak truth, we make everyone stronger. Help us be people others can trust because we always tell the truth. Make our community strong through honest communication! Amen.
Keep building strong communities with truth, Faith Force Truth Speakers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember to put off falsehood and speak truthfully because we’re all members of one body!