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Life-giving Reproof!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to life-giving reproof. In Jesus’ name, amen.

According to dictionary.com, reproof means “the act of reproving, censuring or rebuking.”

Ever been told you should not be doing something? As adults, this can lead to more than just hard feelings. Not everyone is so inclined to change behavior after being rebuked.

Proverbs 15:31-32 (ESV) addresses is those who are willing to change after God’s reproof.

”The ear that listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”

Notice the impact of listening to and changing behavior in response to the reproof: dwelling among the wise and gaining intelligence.

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Brothers Dwell in Unity?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Many people are suffering from broken relationships. Healing from the damage of a break can be difficult. The opposite is true when everyone cooperates and is getting along. Under these circumstances, things can be amazing.

Psalm 133:1-3 (ESV) describes what it is like in a good relationship.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on the collar of his robes!
It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.”

The notes to the English Standard Version of the Bible under Psalm 133:1 refer to the words, good and pleasant. It says, “This should be the goal of church life (John 17:20-23).” Let us try to live up to this goal. Go forth. Dwell in unity.

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