Faithful are the wounds of a friend. —
Proverbs 27:6
Not everyone appreciates correction,but David did.
He felt indebted to those who corrected him and
realized how much he owed them. “Let the righteous strike me;
it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be as excellent oil;
let my head not refuse it†(Ps. 141:5).
Correction is a kindness,David insists, a word that
suggests an act of loyalty. Loyal friends will correct
one another, even when it’s painful and disruptive
to relationships to do so. It’s one of the ways we
show love and help one another to grow stronger.
As Proverbs 27:6
states: “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.â€
It takes grace to give godly correction;
it takes greater grace to receive it. Unlike
David, who accepted Nathan’s correction
(2 Sam.12:13),
we’re inclined to refuse it. We resent the
interference; we do not want to be found out. But if we
accept the reproof, we will find that it does indeed become
“excellent oil†on our heads, an anointing that
makes our lives a sweet aroma wherever we go.
Growth in grace sometimes comes through the
kind but unpleasant correction of a loyal friend. Do
not refuse it, for “he who receives correction is
prudent†(Prov. 15:5) and “wise†(9:8-9). —David H. Roper
When others give us compliments,
They are so easy to believe;
And though it’s wise to take rebukes,
We find them harder to receive. —Sper
Correction from a loyal friend can help us change for the better.
Ich wünsche Euch einen guten Start in die Vorbereitungszeit auf Ostern!
(i wish you all a good start in preparation of Easter)
Herzliche Grüße, (heartfelt regards)
Blue
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