Validation from God is all We Need

Often people will not make sense while intimidating us to be silent because they don't like the message.

I once corrected a man who was being rude constantly, to appear superior to others. I told him he was rude and that as a Christian he shouldn't act like that.

He told another woman what I had said to him and she came to me and told me I should not tell people they are wrong while she was telling me I was wrong for telling someone else they were wrong.

When someone irrationally likes someone because of mutual interests they are unable to hear anything corrective toward the person they admire.

As born-again believers, we ought to be able to see the truth about someone or about something someone does regardless of the relationship status. Corrections should make relationships closer and deeper if both parties are humble and honest with one another.

Proverbs 27:5-7

…5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. 6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 7 The soul that is full loathes honey, but to a hungry soul, any bitter thing is sweet."

Many people in these days of hyper-sensitivity to correction see correction as a personal attack instead of love that hopes to cause a change in behavior which deepens realtionships and is better for everyone.

It takes humility and maturity to be able to receive a correction without feeling anger. If someone corrects us and they are right we ought to be grateful for the love they showed us. Unless of course they are angry people who just want to intimidate us in a power struggle. In the Holy Spirit, we will discern which is which.

However, if someone corrects us and are wrong or in a power struggle, then we have no need to be angry because we know it isn't true. It doesn't matter what they think it only matters what is true. God sees it all, that's all we need to remain calm.

It is human nature to want people to think well of us, this is what causes the rage that emerges from those who are insecure allowing their feelings to rule the day. People who are self-absorbed are immature, they don't have adult maturity to be able to handle disagreement. They interpret interactions either good or bad based on how they feel, not based on the information discussed.

Immature people will see disapproval as an attack and acceptance as worship. There is no rationality to their response because it is according to "feelings" and not facts and they love to be worshiped and validated by others.

As born-again believers, we should become so strong in the Lord that we do not need validation from others to do what is right. When we need to be validated by others it will cause hurt and anger when we don't get what we want from them.

Proverbs 29:25-26 "25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD."