Godly Confrontation is Like Surgical Correction

Nobody likes receiving correction. Just ask a pouting child who throws a fit when corrected. Or a scowling adult who does the same thing when confronted. Yesterday, we discovered the godly way of confrontation (check: https://www.facebook.com/gallatin.christian for the Faith to Stand Up and Confront). While confrontation can be painful (mainly because of human pride), it is actually a great act of love towards someone.

Think of godly confrontation as surgical correction. Surgery is vital to help fix body parts that are out of line. Is it painful? Absolutely (thank God for anesthesia!). Is it uncomfortable? You bet. But is it beneficial for healing well? A big yes. When there’s a broken bone or a torn ligament, it is only logical to get surgery so that proper body movement can be restored. It would be foolish to keep ignoring such brokenness because, pretty soon, the whole body will suffer for that one small part.

My parents used to tell me, “We correct you because we love you.” It didn’t help back then hearing those words during or right after I got disciplined. Looking back now, I am very grateful for those times. Simply put, I would not probably even be employed had I not been corrected back then. I’m grateful I received “early surgery” for my bratty attitude. The Bible says in Proverbs 27:5-6:

Open rebuke is better than hidden love.

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

Do you have people in your life who love you enough to bring correction so that you may be saved from dangerous waters and restored back to God? If not, pray and look for one now. You may be pleasantly surprised how godly confrontation can heal and restore you.