Good day. It's Thursday, June the 4th, 2026. Welcome to Denison Forum's Daily Article podcast,

authored today by co-founder and cultural apologist Dr. Jim Denison. I'm Chris Elkins,

narrator. Some years ago, I wrote a daily article in response to statements made by a well-known Christian figure.

My article was sharply critical of his published words.

The next day, I received a very kind and heartfelt response from his daughter.

It turned out that she reads my article each day and wanted me to know that there was another side to her father's reported statements.

Her gracious response reminded me that I should never write or speak on a subject without considering those for whom it is highly personal.

This principle applies especially to the Pride Month article I published yesterday. As I wrote

that article, I had in mind some dear friends whose sons are gay. I also thought of gay and lesbian

friends I have known over the years. However, there wasn't space to offer reflections on the inherent

balance in speaking the truth in love from Ephesians 4 verse 15.

So I'll attempt to do so today.

How do we take biblical stands on moral issues in ways that help rather than harm?

How do we offer truth and compassion?

How do we address divisive issues out of love for our Lord and our neighbor

as taught in Matthew 22 verses 37 through 39? Let's consider four biblical principles.

1. Be honest about our own failings. When I was a seminary professor teaching philosophy of

religion, a chapel speaker taught me a lesson I have not forgotten.

The previous week, it was revealed that a very prominent pastor in our area had been engaged in numerous sexual affairs.

The story was all over the local news.

The speaker began his message by referencing the scandal. I assumed he would

rebuke the pastor's sins and warn us against following his example. Instead, he pointed his finger

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