And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, (II Timothy 2:24,25)
Dear Father,
Though I pray these children value truth, your truth, I ask that they take this teaching to heart. It is difficult for a discussion of truth not to become a contest of egos. Discussion of such matters can quickly devolve into a contest to be won or lost. It is so very difficult to avoid this outcome. I pray that you give these children that special wisdom to choose words and approaches to conversations about truth that lead to honest and open dialogue about important matters, which avoid putting the other person on the defensive. May that wisdom also give them the talent, when they are being attacked for their views, to lower the temperature and bring the conversation back to reasoned discussion.
This does not mean that they water down or compromise truth, but that they have the ability to engage in these discussions so that they own conclusions about truth can be rightfully tested and honed and so that truth is learned by all to your glory. No winners, no losers, just truth.
Amen
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