Teaching the Truth in Love
Acappella Lyrics
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Are we teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is
Are we holding pure motives
Showing that we care
Are we teaching the truth in love
A man came to my Jesus Telling all that he had done
To fulfill the good commandments
He knew every single one
But Jesus said there's something
That indeed he did lack
The savior told the truth
He didn't hold the message back
(Because)
He was teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is
While holding pure motives
And showing that He cares
He was teaching the truth in love
A woman caught in evil and without an alibi
The truth, so very obvious, made no attempt to lie
With all the foes against her how she felt so all alone
Til Jesus asked the people who would throw the first stone
Teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is
While holding pure motives
And showing that He can
He was teaching the truth in love
Sometimes it's hard to know exactly how we are to share
With our Master's words of confidence, directly, do we dare?
Should we water down the message, should we tell them only parts?
Will they see Him in our message, will they see Him in our heart?
Repeat Chorus (x2)
We're teaching the truth in love
Give Him the peace of His Love
Yes in love, oh yes in
We're talking, we're talking love
Oh, in love, yeah.
The song Teaching the Truth in Love by Acappella has a sound that is a blend of pop and gospel music genres. It is a call for Christians to share the message of Christ to others with an attitude of love, compassion, and genuine concern. The song focuses on the message that sharing the truth is not enough unless it is done in love. Christians must be willing to be transparent, authentic, and empathetic when sharing the gospel message with others.
The song starts with a story of a man who came to Jesus and proudly told him about all the good things he had done to fulfill the commandments. However, Jesus told him that he lacked one thing. This was a lesson to show that the law alone cannot save us and that only faith in Jesus can. The second verse tells a story of a woman who was caught in an adulterous act and how Jesus handled the situation with compassion, grace, and love. In the third verse, the singer asks a question about the best way to share the message of Christ and whether it should be watered down or delivered directly.
Overall, the song is an encouragement to Christians to share the message of Christ in a way that is both truthful and loving.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we teaching the truth in love
Questioning whether the truth is being taught in love
Telling it like it is
Speaking the truth without sugarcoating it
Are we holding pure motives
Asking if there are any ulterior motives behind the teachings
Showing that we care
Demonstrating genuine concern and empathy for others
A man came to my Jesus
A man approached Jesus seeking guidance
Telling all that he had done
Listing his good deeds and accomplishments to Jesus
To fulfill the good commandments
With the intention of obeying the commandments
He knew every single one
He was well-acquainted with the commandments
But Jesus said there's something
However, Jesus pointed out a flaw
That indeed he did lack
Identifying something that was missing
The savior told the truth
Jesus spoke honestly
He didn't hold the message back
He openly shared the message without reservation
A woman caught in evil and without an alibi
Describing a woman who had committed a wrong and had no excuse
The truth, so very obvious, made no attempt to lie
The facts were clear, and she did not try to deceive anyone
With all the foes against her how she felt so all alone
Despite facing many opponents and feeling lonely
Til Jesus asked the people who would throw the first stone
Until Jesus intervened and asked who was without sin to throw the first stone
Sometimes it's hard to know exactly how we are to share
Admitting the difficulty in knowing how to share the message
With our Master's words of confidence, directly, do we dare?
Asking if we should share the message boldly and directly
Should we water down the message, should we tell them only parts?
Questioning whether to dilute or selectively share the message
Will they see Him in our message, will they see Him in our heart?
Wondering if others will be able to recognize Jesus in our message and actions
We're teaching the truth in love
Affirming that the truth is being taught with love
Give Him the peace of His Love
Invoking God's love and peace
Yes in love, oh yes in
Reiterating the message that it is being shared with love
We're talking, we're talking love
Emphasizing the importance of love in sharing the message
Oh, in love, yeah.
Reinforcing the message that love is crucial
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pastor-tom-sims
I think about the loss of civility in the public square with sorrow, frustration and the temptation to be uncivil about it ALL.
It seems to be directly related to the the relaxation of some very old values of respect, courtesy, and for a believer, recognition of the image of God in another.
If we cannot learn to practice this in our communities of faith as followers of Jesus, how can we translate it into the larger contexts of a world in conflict of ideals?
This brother's blog speaks to the issue within the context of Christianity where we tend to think being "right" is a license for being justified in all pronouncements.
I quote him here:
"When we speak evil of our brother, we are sinning in two ways. First, we are doing harm to one we are supposed to love. Why speak evil 'of' our brother, rather than speaking the truth 'to' our brother? Second, we are rejecting the Law of Christ, which calls us to treat our brother as we would like to be treated ourselves. In effect we are saying the law of love is just not that important." - Alan Rouse
Being nasty is not prophetic.
@kineticslides
Are we teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is (like it is)
Are we holding pure motives
Showing that we care
Are we teaching the truth in love (love love love love love)
A man came to my Jesus
Telling all that he had done
To fulfill the good commandments
He knew every single one
But Jesus said there's something that indeed he did lack
The savior told the truth
He didn't hold the message back
He was teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is (like it is)
While holding pure motives
And showing that He cared
He was teaching the truth in love (love love love love love)
A woman caught in evil and without an alibi
The truth so very obvious, made no attempt to lie
With all the foes against her how she felt so all alone
Till Jesus asked the people who would throw the first stone
He was teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is (like it is)
While holding pure motives
And showing that He care
He was teaching the truth in love (love)
In love (in love)
In love (in love)
In love
Sometimes it's hard to know exactly how we are to share
With the Master's words of confidence
Directly do we dare
Shouldn't we water down the message?
Should we tell them only parts?
Will they see Him in our message?
Will they see Him in our heart?
Are we teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is (like it is)
Are we holding pure motives
Showing that we care
Are we teaching the truth
Are we teaching the truth in love
Telling it like it is (like it is)
Are we holding pure motives
Showing that we care
Are we teaching the truth
Are we teaching the truth
Are we teaching the truth
In... love
In love...
In love...
@empressnylani4134
Been listening to this group since I was 13, I'm 33 and I'm still a fan.
@Patriciafflor
Me too...since I was 8, I'm 34! The best song
@kayj2968
I've been listening since I was 4... I'm 15 now, haha.
@thabochiremba7005
ik 23 now still listening
@bindersky
Same here, 41 now, first listened with 21
@peniel316
Are you sure you are not talking about me there 😀😜🙆🏽♂️🤭🤗
@sharlatroop3795
I really missed these songs, I'm so glad God led me back to them. Still blessing ppl in 2025
@trudyhopkins4049
I'm 75 and still a fan since the 1990's. What a lasting testimony to their impressive musical skills and especially the message of their songs. What a relevant witness for Jesus!
@khanyamazibuko7012
Jesus loves you❤
@phiwentando9275
I remember singing to this whole collection at 14, my friends and I, and we would perform at church on sabbaths, now at 37 I still enjoy every bit and keeps me closer to Christ....
Thank You
Bless You