8 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while—
I saw practical teaching today for faith discussions but also really any relationship at work or home. Giving constructive criticism is difficult. To do it, you need to start with a good relationship built on trust. Then when necessary you can be brutally honest with someone, it may sting initially both having to deliver it or receiving it but in the end it helps create awareness of an area for improvement and its up to the person receiving it to make changes.
As difficult as it is to give constructive criticism at work, it would be even more difficult when it comes to discussion on a persons behavior inconsistent with their faith. Other than my kids, I'm not sure I have or could do it. But it seems the bible is giving a model of how to hold each other accountable.
hmmm
knut
I'm glad you posted on this one. Ive read it for a couple of days, and didn't have anything meaningful to write.
ReplyDeleteWhat you wrote is good, and something I really struggle with. In my mind, I'm always thinking....who am I to correct anyone else. I have enough struggles myself. What makes me think I have the right to call someone else out. But, if you study God's plan for how we should be interacting with each other, the ability to sharpen each other is key. Iron sharpens iron, right?
Not something that is natural for me to do at all. In fact, I'm the opposite. If I see you doing something wrong, I would rather go behind you and fix it. That way its completed right, and you don't have to feel bad about doing it wrong. haha
thanks for the insight.
tp