Although we sometimes need correction, we also need acknowledgement for what we are doing well. Notice how Paul balanced correction and acknowledgement. First, he praised the Thessalonians for growing in faith and patience, then he corrected their wrong thinking (2The 1:3-4). Even more noteworthy is that Paul didn’t just praise them. He thanked God for them. How often do you balance the way you correct others by thanking God for the good that you find in them?
2016-11-30
Lead with Grace 
December 15th, 2016 at 1:32 am
Thank you. You’ll see from some of my recent posts that I have had a recent run-in with a [weaker?] brother who didn’t want to listen to a tiny bit of input from me. Thanks for the edification to encourage and praise the good.
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November 30th, 2016 at 11:33 pm
This is exactly what I needed to read, thank you for sharing this!
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