CONFRONTATION the giving and receiving of a gentle, humble constructive criticism, meant to encourage and build up the receiver. Its value:
Psa.141:5 Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it.
Pr. 25:12 To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry
Pr.27:5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love!
The value of confrontation is basically two fold – to enhance the harmony of the group and to augment the person’s growth process. To the person who has a teachable spirit, a well-placed confrontation can save a life.A friend might be getting too cozy with another man’s wife and not even realize it. A humble, gentle warning can save a marriage – maybe two) along with sparing a lot of heartache on t
he children and people close to the one being confronted, Confrontation: for personal growth and for building unity in the body.
To disdain reproof is stupid and short-sighted
Pro. 12:1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
he children and people close to the one being confronted, Confrontation: for personal growth and for building unity in the body.To disdain reproof is stupid and short-sighted
Pro. 12:1 To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
Pro.29:1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
In summary, reproof, correction, confrontation – whatever you want to call it – is not only a good suggestion from Scripture but is commanded, “lest you be guilty of that same sin.” Accepting confrontation makes a person wiser, healthier and more productive. To refuse it is the making of a fool.
In summary, reproof, correction, confrontation – whatever you want to call it – is not only a good suggestion from Scripture but is commanded, “lest you be guilty of that same sin.” Accepting confrontation makes a person wiser, healthier and more productive. To refuse it is the making of a fool.
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