Fri, 21 Jul 2006
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

CORRECTIONS

1 Tim. 3:18, Prov. 3:12,

We had an interesting discussion going on at the house today. Then a young lady made a statement that she felt was true and I knew to be false. I told her she was incorrect and she began to tell me why she felt she was right. I listened to her explain her view. When she finished I went and got my Bible and handed it to her on the page talking about what she was saying. She got quite and seemed a little hurt, because she really believed what she was saying.

I let her see for herself, she is young in the Lord and was standing strong in her belief. We are never to correct someone in a way that will embarrass them. There is a right and wrong way. We were in my home with only one other person present. But we are to correct each other just as God will correct us.

I thank God for correction, it is His way of letting me know when I am wrong. Correction given and taken the right way strengthens a person. It does not pull you down.

I cannot stress enough to not take a man's word for God's Word. God will confirm His Word to you. The best way though is to listen, take notes, go study, and pray about it, it could be church, a convention, or a prayer meeting. Listen, take notes, and study and pray. And when you are corrected thank God for it, He wants You to know His Word, the true Word of God.

Welcome it, ask for it, it will be worth it.

As always we love you in Christ, rECJ/LJG

CORRECTION meaning of from the Bible - PUISHMENT DESIGNED TO RESTORE