E381 - Church Member 101: How to Receive Correction Without Becoming Wounded

Church Member 101 is an extremely practical and applicable series meant to help ordinary Christians think biblically about their place in the local church. The purpose is not to scold church members or make faithful people feel unappreciated, but to encourage all of us to examine how we can better love, serve, strengthen, and support the work of God in our church. Correction is never easy to receive, but it is one of God’s necessary tools for Christian growth. In this episode of Church Member 101, we consider why a church member who cannot be corrected cannot truly be discipled. Whether correction comes through Scripture, preaching, pastoral counsel, a faithful friend, or the quiet conviction of the Holy Ghost, the question is not simply, “Did it hurt?” but, “Is God using this to help me grow?” This episode walks with the listener through 10 practical steps to receive truth with humility instead of turning every reproof into a wound.