Do you welcome a rebuke?

[Christ4Ever]

The king of Israel replied to Jehoshaphat, "There is one more man who could consult the LORD for us, but I hate him. He never prophesies anything but trouble for me! His name is Micaiah son of Imlah." Jehoshaphat replied, "That's not the way a king should talk! Let's hear what he has to say." 1 Kings 22:8 NLT

It’s human nature to only want good news, and the king of Israel routinely turned to people who only said what he wanted to hear. This wasn’t just disastrous for him. It spelled disaster for everyone in his family and for all who depended on his leadership. By valuing his own wisdom and refusing to ignore the warnings from God’s messengers, he lost his hold on the position and power he had valued so highly.

How do you respond to a friend’s rebuke or to a warning from a trusted mentor? Are you willing to accept it and to rethink your course? The warning that comes from God may not be what you want to hear, but it can be the very message that saves you and those around you from ruin. That means sometimes searching out people who will say what you don’t want to hear: You’ll need to seek views beyond those you typically consider. It may be uncomfortable, but it may be exactly what you need to hear.

Prayer: Lord, give me ears to hear even the bad news I don’t want to receive.

 

[B-A-C]

I was just reading 2Corinthians this morning thinking about this.

2Cor 7:8; For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while.
2Cor 7:9; Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing.
2Cor 7:10; For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

godly sorrow produces repentance..... leading to salvation. Paul writes this to the church, aren't they already saved?

 

[Brad Huber]

Although I never "welcome" a rebuke, for even as a 2 edged sword can afflict both the listener and the speaker, it can sting. Who is such a masochist that we love being stung or sliced open? But I never discount a rebuke. I accept that I "might be" at fault, pray about it, try to see it from the aspect of the speaker, taking into account whether the speaker truly cares about me, or just loves to rebuke others, to feel more righteous themselves.

 

[Christ4Ever]

I was just reading 2Corinthians this morning thinking about this.

2Cor 7:8; For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while.
2Cor 7:9; Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing.
2Cor 7:10; For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

godly sorrow produces repentance..... leading to salvation. Paul writes this to the church, aren't they already saved?

Dear Brother,
Always a joy to hear from you.
To answer your question, it's quite possible like even in the current churches that all might not be. These contemplations always lead to even more questions, like can a person be saved if they can walk away from said Salvation? Can a person after being Saved grieve the Holy Spirit or is this a condition that causes the first question or something else? The possibilities appear endless, and might be reason to make it sure. Which might be also another reason Apostle Paul added "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for [His] good pleasure." Philippians 2:12-13

So, are we Saved, or do we who believe eagerly await His return and our Salvation? so also Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28 NLT There are so many verses that deal with tense in regards to salvation, that makes it appear that it's a present/future state! I could go on with this Brother, but I have to start prepping to take my wife to a Hospital appointment out of state.

I can't help saying when I think of "iron sharpens iron" I also think of you!
Always a joy!

With the Love of Christ Jesus Dear Brother.
Nick
\o/
<><