Proverbs 15:31-33:
“He who listens to life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.”
TL;DR: Sin hardens our hearts, but godly correction softens them. Be grateful for friends who lovingly call you back to righteousness, and be willing to give life-giving rebuke when needed.
Recently, I fell into a sin—one that I thought I had long ago conquered.
Just a taste of it made me want more. I found myself justifying my actions, thinking, “So what?”
➡️ My heart started to harden.
➡️ Blatant disobedience took over.
➡️ I wasn’t seeking first the kingdom of God—I was seeking my own desires.
Then, a Christian friend lovingly rebuked me.
At first, I didn’t realize I had been “showing off” or allowing “little sins” to creep in. But as my friend pointed it out, I started to see the truth.
The real wake-up call?
➡️ A swear word slipped out of my mouth at church.
That was not the person I wanted to be.
I am grateful for my friend’s life-giving rebuke.
✔️ Did I like it? No.
✔️ Did I need it? Absolutely.
Correction is hard, but it’s necessary.
God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), and I would rather be humbled and corrected than prideful and blind.
Today, I pray that God blesses you with friends who love you enough to speak truth.
And may you also have the courage to give life-giving rebuke when needed.
✔️ Be willing to listen.
✔️ Be bold enough to correct in love.
✔️ Let’s help each other stay on the right path.
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