The Wisdom In Rebuke

Apostle Grace Lubega

2 Timothy 3:16(KJV); All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

It is wisdom to take rebuke.

The Word of God was not given to us by God to only encourage and excite us; it is also profitable for reproof. The Amplified Version of our theme scripture says, it is ‘profitable for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience…’

Some Christians want to merely be ‘smeared with Vaseline’ after they ‘fall in the dust.’ They can walk away from the ministry and the gospel simply because they were chastised.

That is immaturity!

Sometimes the voice of counsel might appear harsh but it is what will save you from some of the biggest mistakes in life.

Proverbs 15:10 says that correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.

There are Christians that have died because they ignored the voice of counsel!

No chastisement is joyous for the moment, but how can there be a crushing of the olive for oil without pain?

If you find that you resist rebuke from the Word of God or by your spiritual authority, it is not because of how hard the Word is but how hard you are.

Learn to heed to the voice of counsel even in rebuke because by this wisdom you grow in the things of the Spirit Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 3:11-13, Hebrews 12:5-8

GOLDEN NUGGET:
If you find that you resist rebuke from the Word of God or by your spiritual authority, it is not because of how hard the Word is but how hard you are. Learn to heed to the voice of counsel even in rebuke because by this wisdom you grow in the things of the Spirit.

PRAYER: Loving father, I thank you for this Word for today. I heed to this great wisdom and by it I grow. I know that if we despise chastisement then we are bastards and not sons. I am a son and I humble myself to the words of counsel, both from the scriptures and from my spiritual authorities to your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.