"He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ." ~ Colossians 1:28
The notion in today's society that we're NOT supposed to critique or say anything to correct another is just not scriptural. God calls us to admonish.
The question is, how do we do it? Do we seep into judgment, condemnation, and condescension with harsh words. Or do we do like the Bible tells us and do it with wisdom, sprinkling salt with our words (Colossians 4:6).
Likewise, it matters who we critique. This passage was written by Paul to believers in Colossae. This was not directed to unbelievers.
So often the church can judge, critique, and condemn people in the world without critiquing itself. But the Bible teaches us to look at the speck in our own eye before looking at the log in the eyes of another (Matthew 7).
As believers, we should not be afraid to admonish. But in all things, we should ensure we're walking as Jesus walked - with grace and truth (John 1:17), not just one or the other.
God bless,
J.W.
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