An excerpt from “Got Questions” entitled, “What Does It Mean To Speak The Truth In Love (Ephesians 4:15)?” states: “The “love” referred to in this verse is agape love, a self-sacrificial love that works for the benefit of the loved one. We speak truth in order to build up. Several verses later Paul writes, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). Our words should be beneficial to the hearers of those words. We should speak truth in love.” The article may be viewed at: What does it mean to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)? | GotQuestions.org [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Ephesians 4:15]
Application: “The Internet did not exist when the Bible was written. But the biblical principles for Christian communication apply to online interactions just as they govern real-life interpersonal relationships and face-to-face conversations. Whether we are speaking in person, on the phone, in a letter, or online, Scripture provides us with God-honoring parameters for how we are to communicate with others.” [Source: “Ligonier Ministries” entitled, “Truth In Love” by Nathan Busenitz. The article may be viewed at: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/speaking-truth-love