Proverbs 28:23
He that
rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour
than he
that flattereth with the tongue.
Sometimes
it is difficult to confront someone when it is necessary. The person might take it as a personal
offense or even be defensive when the subject is brought up. If we are motivated by love and a desire to
help the person have the blessed life the Lord wants them to have we must not
consider a person’s response but rather whether we did what the Lord wanted us
to do. In the long run, our friends will
appreciate the fact that we cared enough to steer them in the right way rather
than sit passively back and watch their demise.
Love people in truth. Care more
about them than how they care about you. Be willing to be rejected initially
and wait on the Lord. If you spoke His
truth motivated by love you will either end up with a friend that respects you
in the long run or eliminate companions that are not serious about pleasing
God.
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