Who Will Tell You the Truth?

Oftentimes when high-profile people like celebrities, athletes, or even well-known pastors fail morally, it's because they have isolated themselves or surrounded themselves with yes-men (or women). 

Those are the ones who make the news, but it's not just that type of person at risk. We all have a tendency to insulate ourselves from honest feedback because it can be difficult or even painful, and we are all pain averse. The truth is that we all need someone who can speak truth into our lives, no matter who we are or what we do or how well we are known.

Paul, in Ephesians, tells us to "speak the truth in love." 

So who do you have that can tell you the hard truths?

If you can't think of anyone, who could you invite to have that role in your life? 

You need someone to do that. We all do. That's the only way we grow and the only way to avoid a fall.

I saw a quote that said, "A best friend is someone who tells you the truth even when you don't want to hear it." I would say that a real friend will tell you the truth especially when you don't want to hear it.