It is as preposterous and uncomely for a Christian not to tell the plain, simple truth to a brother Christian as for a man to deceive himself. They are part of ourselves. "We are members one of another." Do we realize this? If we did, what would be the effects? Assuredly, one would be perfect plainness in dealing with that which is wrong; another would be a real, hearty desire to set right those who are wrong.
It is evident that we could not wish to injure ourselves. And if I regard another as part of myself, I ought to act towards him accordingly. [12]