Mankind, He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
I recently saw the movie Bonhoeffer. I recommend it as a great example of the way to speak truth to power. Jesus was a perfect example of this principle. In the end, it cost Jesus his life. Bonhoeffer followed the example of Jesus and ended up being killed for his bold courage in standing up to Hitler.
The Christian example is not one of seeking power, but rather speaking truth when injustice is being perpetrated. Bonhoeffer resisted as Hitler nationalized the German Church, and Bonhoeffer founded the “Confessing Church” in Germany as a remnant of truth in a country that had given in to Hitler’s reign of terror. He spoke out against Hitler’s treatment of Jews and minorities, and it ended up costing him his life.
While the truth sets us free, it also can have a high cost.
Prayer: Lord, give us the courage to speak the truth, no matter the cost, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 