Honoring a Brother's Trust

"A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends." - Proverbs 16:28 (NIV)

This scripture is a call to guard our tongues and be mindful of the destructive potential that gossip can wreak within the fellowship of believers.

In our Power of 4 group, we have a concept called 'Come Ugly.' This is our way of encouraging transparency and vulnerability. It provides a space where we can shed our masks and share our struggles openly with our brothers. Such openness, while liberating, also calls for immense trust - trust that our struggles and our confessions will be held in sacred confidence.

Bearing one another's burden is both an honor and a responsibility. When a brother shares his heart, it's a reflection of the trust formed among us.

It's essential that we never betray this trust. Instead, we should provide a space of understanding and respect. Gossip or indiscretion doesn’t just jeopardize a relationship; it undermines the foundational trust that holds our fellowship together.

Perhaps there are moments when you're unsure of how to respond to a brother's confession or when words seem inadequate. In such moments, remember this: you don't always need to have the perfect words of advice. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is simply pray for that brother. Lift him up to the Lord, asking for guidance and strength.