Rebuke and Correct

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  Charles Spurgeon is quoted as saying  "We are one in Christ; let us be friends with one another; but let us never be friends with one another’s error. If I be wrong, rebuke me sternly; I can bear it, and bear it cheerfully; and if ye be wrong, expect the like measure from me, and neither peace nor parley with your mistakes." 1* 

  Yes , he is saying tell me I am wrong, please point out my sin. Do not justify it or claim it is "your truth", Modern society call this " judging or being "self - righteous, but if it is done in a Christ -like way, in true love, it is biblical. The word of God says in James 5:19 "My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins." Done in a firm but gentle and loving way, you are helping and obeying God's command. 

  What must Believers in Jesus Christ use for rebuke and correction ? they should use the Bible 2 Timothy 3:16 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,"  Those who correct and those who received correction should do both in the spirit of Jesus Christ with humility and love. May God the Father help us.  


1*. Spurgeon, Charles H. (2015). “The Complete Works of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume 5: Sermons 225-285”, p.364, Delmarva Publications, Inc.


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