practicing what you preach
1 Comments Published by Steven Anderson on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7:57 AM.
Jesus showed love to His disciples by correcting them. This correction taught them what was important and was an attempt for them to be prepared for things to come. I don't think it was until everything was done that the disciples really put it all together. Simply put, Jesus could always see the big picture.
When we are corrected, by whatever authority or even God through the Holy Spirit, it is sometimes one of the hardest things to deal with. I remember getting pulled over and receiving a ticket for running a red light when I was in college. I must have had a sour face or something, but the police officer wasn't too happy with me... and I was trying my best to get the best excuse possible, end game I ran a red-light, I get a ticket. It hits a little closer to home when it is a spiritual matter or anything else.
How should we take correction...
- with an understanding that God has ordained all authority. If someone can correct you and does, you must be respectful.
- always thinking objectively and then have some time to evaluate it for yourself.
- remember that correction allows you to be better or get it right in the long term.
There is a lot more to be said there but that is at least a good start for you to think about.
On the flip side, How to we give correction?
- unless you have been given the authority or the job to correct, stick to worrying about yourself.
- if you have the authority, be honest, bold and loving and if given the chance help work toward the solution.
It is really easy to write this on a blog, but practicing it is a different story.
When we are corrected, by whatever authority or even God through the Holy Spirit, it is sometimes one of the hardest things to deal with. I remember getting pulled over and receiving a ticket for running a red light when I was in college. I must have had a sour face or something, but the police officer wasn't too happy with me... and I was trying my best to get the best excuse possible, end game I ran a red-light, I get a ticket. It hits a little closer to home when it is a spiritual matter or anything else.
How should we take correction...
- with an understanding that God has ordained all authority. If someone can correct you and does, you must be respectful.
- always thinking objectively and then have some time to evaluate it for yourself.
- remember that correction allows you to be better or get it right in the long term.
There is a lot more to be said there but that is at least a good start for you to think about.
On the flip side, How to we give correction?
- unless you have been given the authority or the job to correct, stick to worrying about yourself.
- if you have the authority, be honest, bold and loving and if given the chance help work toward the solution.
It is really easy to write this on a blog, but practicing it is a different story.
maybe one day in a few years I'll get to 100 posts
2 Comments Published by Steven Anderson on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 10:12 AM.
we have had an exciting few weeks here at McGregor. Pageant is always a time for fun and relaxation... wait what am I saying... I'm glad to have a real weekend coming up.
Pageant was fun though. Every year I get to meet someone new and even get to know someone that was an acquaintance a bit better.
I got to lead the devotion before the friday night performance this past weekend and (if I say so myself) I did pretty well. (I'm trying to be really humble) I know that God really used me to turn the hearts of His people. I'm just kidding, but I did really do a devotion for the pageant that was from my heart and I wanted to share it with all of you (which is mainly Kristi, I think she checks my blog about 15 times a day, thank you for your faithfulness and giving me at least 15 hits to my blog.)
John 13:34
A new commandment "love each other like I have loved you!" - Jesus
I focused on how Christ love us.
We should Correct each other when we are out of line. Christ corrected the Disciples many times to get them one the right path. Correcting someone is a form of love...
We should meet each others need. Jesus took care of the disciples, we should do likewise with each other.
We should have a passion for each others success. Jesus wanted us to succeed so bad He went to the cross for us. (a new measure of success)
Pageant was fun though. Every year I get to meet someone new and even get to know someone that was an acquaintance a bit better.
I got to lead the devotion before the friday night performance this past weekend and (if I say so myself) I did pretty well. (I'm trying to be really humble) I know that God really used me to turn the hearts of His people. I'm just kidding, but I did really do a devotion for the pageant that was from my heart and I wanted to share it with all of you (which is mainly Kristi, I think she checks my blog about 15 times a day, thank you for your faithfulness and giving me at least 15 hits to my blog.)
John 13:34
A new commandment "love each other like I have loved you!" - Jesus
I focused on how Christ love us.
We should Correct each other when we are out of line. Christ corrected the Disciples many times to get them one the right path. Correcting someone is a form of love...
We should meet each others need. Jesus took care of the disciples, we should do likewise with each other.
We should have a passion for each others success. Jesus wanted us to succeed so bad He went to the cross for us. (a new measure of success)
