1.10.1.6 : Speaking The Truth In Love To One Another

Speaking the truth to each other in love can strengthen our community. We can often resolve problems of relationships and behavior by constructively confronting one another in the appropriate spirit. If the welfare of the one confronted is paramount and if the confronter acts in love, growth can result. We believe healing broken relationships is necessary for healthy community. “…and He (Christ) has given us the ministry of reconciliation…and He has committed to us the message of reconciliation” (II Corinthians 5:18-19 NIV). We recognize that direct confrontation is not always possible or helpful in some cases, such as raising a matter of harassment, discrimination, assault, or other illegal act to university authorities and have reporting policies in place for those situations.

Implementing the above expressions of love in relationships requires sensitivity to others and continual effort. It also requires that we love others as we love ourselves. Relationships of this quality enrich our lives and community, honor God, and assist in meeting the goals of the University.