Paul seeemed to think that the Corinthians deserved a "strong rebuke" but for some reason he decided not to go them and give them one. Instead he decided "to work along with them" to encourage them in their pursuit of truth in their own faiths. This was a learning point from me, especially when it's so easy to be critical of others especially when we know they need it. The learning point for me is let the holy spirit guide how to approach others, it's not always a strong rebuke that's needed, even though I WANT to give one.
Lord, when it comes down to it, help me to encourage and/or rebuke others in each situation based off your leading not my own. Help me not to subtly insert my will over yours. Amen
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That is a tough one, espically for me at work. I know I tend towards the rebuke.
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