51. Faithful are the wounds of a friend

In this episode we talk about the importance of confronting and challenging one another in love and how if we are not doing this in the lives of others, then we are depriving them and not doing what's best for them.

Also, something I didn't mention in the episode but may be a good idea is if you do begin to apply this content whereas previously you were someone who avoided conflict, it may be good to vocalize some of this to the people around you at appropriate times so that they don't think that you're angry at them or just having a bad day. It could be helpful to explain that the Lord has shown you that you need to be more direct and it's not that you're not upset with that person, etc.; rather, you're just trying to be the best friend you can be and help as much as is possible.

I mentioned the definition of the Hebrew word for "profuse". You can access info on that word (including Strong's Concordance info) HERE.

Here is the declaration I shared at the end: "Love confronts. I say what needs to be said in a way that’s easy to receive. I do what’s best for them, not what’s most comfortable for me. I don’t seek conflict, but I don’t run from it either." (Proverbs 27:5-6; 28:23)

Scriptures used:

Proverbs 29:25

Proverbs 27:5-6

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Romans 8:28-29

Psalm 16:11

Proverbs 28:23

2 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 12

Luke 6:26

Luke 6:22-23

Galatians 6:1

John 1:14

Ephesians 4:15-16

Psalm 141:5

James 1:22-25

Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 12:15

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