“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” New Living Translation
To rebuke is to “criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand”. There are many examples of Biblical rebuke throughout both the Old & New Testaments of the Bible. Scripture is clear regarding how we are to act and react in all situations, so when we do the opposite we stand to get rebuked by the Spirit of God. The Lord desires the absolute best for us and won’t stand idly by and watch us willingly sin unless we insist on having our own way. An individual must have a teachable spirit so that the Holy Spirit can have the desired impact on our walk with God. We have to WANT to please God in all we think, say and do.
Being a Christian in name only is a sad place to be. We say things we don’t mean and use smoke and mirrors to fool our brethren. Let it be known that God isn’t fooled for one nano-second. The one place a person doesn’t want to be is on the outside looking in because they have taken their salvation lightly and squandered away precious time playing church.
To live a life without rebuke one must have a burning desire to live for God. I tend to be a people pleaser, so it is natural for me to want to please my Heavenly Father most of all. In the secular world it can be exhausting trying to please everyone, but we only really need to please God with our lives, for He is the one who holds the key to eternity. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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