1 Corinthians 4:14
"I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you."
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Life Lesson
Sometimes, we would rather be ruined by praise than be saved by criticism. That can be deadly.
A battleship was on exercise at sea in bad weather. The air was thick with fog and the ship's captain was on the bridge. Just after dark, the lookout spotted a light on the starboard side. The captain asked if it was steady or moving. The lookout replied the light was steady, meaning they were on a direct collision course with the other ship. The captain ordered the lookout to signal the other ship...
"Change course 20 degrees. We are on a collision course."
The signal came back "Advisable for you to change course."
The captain signaled "I am a captain. Change course 20 degrees."
"I am a seaman second class. You had better change course 20 degrees" came the reply.
The captain was furious. He sent back, "I am a battleship. Change course!"
Back came the signal, "I am a lighthouse."
The captain changed course.
Everyone likes to be praised. The warm-fuzzy praise strokes our pride just the right way. The danger is that we start to pay more attention to the praise than to criticism. Praise is fine, but criticism offers something better ... the opportunity to change course from catastrophe. Are you open to criticism or do you prefer praise?
Dear Father,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You that You speak to me through Your Word. Thank You for Your forgiveness of my sins. I am so grateful that there is a hope and a future in You. Help me to not become prideful of what You are doing through my gifts and talents. Lord, help me to be a kingdom-builder and a world-changer. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel of the Triad
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