We learn from the Scriptures that there is not only the giving out of the truth, but that there is a time and state for it, such as John 16:12 and 1 Cor. 3:1-3. Then also we see in Acts 16 that even with the Apostle Paul, his first thoughts as to his pathway were not always the mind of the Lord. "They... were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia." Again, "After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not" (vv. 6, 7).
Jude tells us: "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints." v. 3.
From Eph. 4:15, 16, we learn that speaking the truth in love supplies that which leads to the "effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.”
We can see from 1 Cor. 13:1, 2, that though one may have remarkable gifts of tongues, prophecy and faith, yet if the gifts are not used with a sense of love, the speaking may be as "sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." So the manner in which the truth is brought before the assembly is of great importance.
J.L. Erisman