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How to Correct Others Respectfully: A Lesson from Paul
In this episode, we consider Paul’s advice on how to correct oth… (visit YouTube for more)
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Almost every human has a strong urge to correct things that we think are wrong, especially when it’s someone else’s opinion and especially when it’s on the internet. Paul is not saying we should always correct everyone. This letter is in the context of church leadership. Where we have a right to bring a correction, how should we do it?
Encourage an older man as you would a father. How would you speak to your father if you have, I’m assuming here, a healthy relationship.
Do we not speak respectfully? Do we not give that man time, attention, and good reasons to understand where he might be wrong? We don’t seek to undermine. We seek to build up someone else’s knowledge of the truth.
