Handling correction

News flash: we're not perfect! We do generally accept this, but it can be hard when others point out our weaknesses and blind spots. When someone mentions something that we could have handled better or improve at, we so easily take it like an arrow to the heart. Actually, we need people who'll be honest with us. We are prone to acting before we use the brain God's given us, so when someone lets us know what we could be doing better, it really is a blessing, not a curse.

Sometimes we need others to 'proof-read' us. Sure, it depends on how they do it: there's a difference between 'You suck at this!' and 'Hey, that thing you did, that's not cool,' but generally, we don't get offended because of the way someone's criticised us, but because they've dared to suggest we're not perfect. Let's ask God to help us be humble in the face of correction.

And sometimes we will have to correct others to help them, but let's make this because we love them and want what's best for them. And let's use uplifting words when we deliver our message - words that bring honour and dignity.



So what now? Super-wise Solomon said, 'To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction' (Proverbs 12:1 NLT). Ask God to help you to respond well when confronted about your attitude or behaviour - to listen and consider the correction; to wisely process the feedback; to genuinely attempt to change if what is said is true.





— SCRIPTURE —

'To learn, you must love discipline.' Proverbs 12:1 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

1 Sam 24-26, Matt 28:1-10, Ps 51 , Pro 22:12-16