" CORRECTION "

Greetings, Today we will be looking into " CORRECTION "

All of us at some point in our lives had to be corrected about something. We must learn that correction is vital in our learning experience.

 " ALL SCRIPTURE IS INSPIRED BY GOD AND IS PROFITABLE FOR REPROOF, FOR CORRECTION, FOR TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS " (2 Tim 3:16);

The Bible is not a collection of stories, fables, myths, or merely human ideas about God. It is not a human book. Through the Holy Spirit, God revealed His person and plan to certain believers, who wrote down His message for His people (2 Peter 1:20-21). This process is known as inspiration.

The writers wrote from their own personal, historical, and cultural contexts. Although they used their own minds, talents, languages, and styles, they wrote what God wanted them to write. Scripture is completely trustworthy because God was in control of their writing. Its words are entirely authoritative for our faith and lives. The Bible is " God-Breathed. " Read It, and use its teachings to guide your conduct.

Are you a scoffer or a wise person? Do not reprove (Rebuke) a scoffer, or he will hate you, reprove a Wise Man and he will Love you. You can tell by the way you respond to criticism. Instead of tossing back a quick put-down or clever retort when rebuked, listen to what is being said. Learn from your critics; This is the path to wisdom.

Now Wisdom begins with knowing God. He gives insight into living because He created life. To know God is not just to know the facts about Him, but to stand in awe of Him and have a relationship with Him. Do you really want to be wise? Get to know God better and better.

It is easy to point out someone else's faults or sins. If we feel we must admonish someone, we should be sure we are confronting that person because we love Him, not because we are annoyed, inconvenienced, or seeking to blame Him. As mentioned earlier when we must correct others, it helps to begin by affirming what God has already accomplished in them.

Until Next Time...
Jim,