WHY IMPORTANT: In imitation of Jesus, we must bear witness to the truth regarding God’s purposes. (Joh 18:37) We must also rejoice with the truth, speak the truth, and consider whatever things are true, despite living in a world full of falsehood and unrighteousness.​—1Co 13:6; Php 4:8.

HOW TO DO IT:

• Be determined not to listen to or spread harmful gossip.​—1Th 4:11

• Do not rejoice over another’s calamity

• Take delight in positive, encouraging things

WATCH THE VIDEO “HAVE LOVE AMONG YOURSELVES”​—REJOICE, NOT OVER UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, BUT WITH THE TRUTH, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• In what sense did Debbie “rejoice over unrighteousness”?

• How did Alice steer the conversation with Debbie in a positive direction?

• What are some of the good things that we can talk about?