"He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward than he who flatters with
the tongue." Proverbs 28:23 (NKJV)
Loyalty was birthed to uphold another man's righteousness, never to keep secret
their sin!
Many people become masters at avoiding or distorting the truth, because they
refuse to confront others over their sin. It seems as though many Christians
play a game with each other. We've all heard the phrase "there is 'honor' among
thieves." Well, there's that "false honor" among Christians, as well. It's an
unspoken understanding that says, "We're not going to discuss the real issues.
And as long as all of us do not discuss the real issues, the real issues don't
exist."
But that definitely is not true. Those issues do exist. Many times we fool
ourselves and call it walking in love, not realizing we consent to another's
spiritual death. So don't overlook someone else's sin in the name of loyalty.
Confront their sin and help them walk free from the chains that bind them.
Father, I thank You that I am willing to rebuke a man and so find more favor
afterward. I refuse to flatter with my tongue.
By Dr. Robb Thompson
English
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