Inspired By GOD

SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL

THE HIDDEN MEANING

Pintrest

INTRODUCTION

     In these next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe often implies a stern or sharp criticism intended to correct someone’s behavior, attitude, or actions. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.” If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12: 3-11 NKJV

Biblical Word

     REBUKE – But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Immanuel. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 NIV

Reference

     Ephesians 4: 29-32 – Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.  And do not make God’s Holy Spirit sad; for the Spirit is God’s mark of ownership on you, a guarantee that the Day will come when God will set you free. Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Instead, be kind and terderhearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Immanuel. GNT

Significance

     Correction with love (Shows a level of maturity and willingness to grow) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe it is hard to hear negative feedback, but it can help us to become more like a child of God. We ultimately want to be God’s own people in union with His Son and sometimes guidance from others is what we need to take steps in that direction. If you reject constructive criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding. A verbal expression of blame or disapproval, that is intended to stop someone from continuing on a destructive path.

In Dedication to: Mrs. Antionette Galloway