Take Correction

There is one thing you can do that will accelerate your spiritual growth more than almost any other thing; learn to take correction, from the Spirit of God and from His people.

So few believers seem to be able to do that.  When their Pastor gets on the pulpit and preaches about something they already know, about some aspect of life they have already submitted to the Lord, they think he is great.  They like him because he makes them feel good.  But, the moment he stands up and begins to preach about something they are doing wrong, they take offense.

God says that is foolish.  He says in Proverbs 1:7, only fools strike out at, or despise, correction.

So, do not be like that.  When your Pastor or anyone else in the Body of Christ has a word of correction for you, receive it gratefully.  Appreciate those who share the wisdom of God with you.  When someone points out somewhere that you have missed it, instead of reacting against them, examine yourself and say, “Is that right?  Does that agree with the Word?  Do I need to make a change there?”

If the answer to those questions is yes, then make the changes you need to make to get your life in line.

I know that is not easy.  None of us like to be corrected.  But if you will make up your mind that you are going to receive that correction anyway, that you are going to remain teachable, you will be able to go on and grow in spiritual things much more quickly.

“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.  Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning.”  Proverbs 9:8-9 (AMPC)

If you think you have already arrived, you are not going anywhere.  Remember that next time someone corrects you.  Love that person and thank them for speeding along your spiritual progress.  If you will do that, you will come out ahead every time.

Now go out, receive the correction you need with a grateful heart and teachable spirit; and continue to grow in the Spirit.

“Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus.  I ask that you speak into my life and teach me Your ways, that You make me teachable when others correct me or speak into my life.  Holy Spirit, please help me determine Your truth about me, about what actions need to be taken in my life, that I may live a life worthy of being called a child of God.  Amen.”

God’s Richest Love and Blessings to all of our LFM family.

André and Nicole Binneman

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