You’re Right

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Catey Stover in Victory Call

Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance… (Proverbs 1:5)

 

You’re right! Two words that stick in our throats.   Why do we find it so difficult to admit when someone else has a better idea or accept when someone else has a word of insight or correction for us?

Is our first, fleshly reaction to defend ourselves?  Our pride is hurt.  Do we go on the offensive and start to counter-attack?  When a conflict occurs or another points out our sinful attitude, or less-than-gracious words or actions, do we tend to deflect, blame shift, argue and sulk?

The simple, humble words, “You’re right” can almost instantly dissolve the tension into a life-giving, faith-building, loving, exchange that helps us grow in Christ-like grace and further build our relationship with that individual.

We are all spiritually blind and God uses His Word and others to shine His light into those dark corners of our hearts.  Rather than shield that darkness from His light, we are better off embracing His correction in whatever form He sends it.  After all it is for His glory and our good.

That being said, not every word of correction is 100% accurate.  Instead of overreacting and focusing on the part that is NOT accurate, pause and ask God to help glean the part that IS accurate so you may change to be more like Jesus.  Isn’t that the goal of every genuine believer?

If you are old enough you may remember the Fonz on Happy Days. He used to struggle with saying “I’m wr…wr….wr…wr…wrong.”  I used to get a chuckle, and have had many more since then, as we have imitated him.  But, truth be told, we struggle just as much to say “you’re r…r…r…right.”

 

Written By Diane Hunt: Diane Hunt serves on the board of America’s Keswick and provides ministry support from her home in North Carolina. She is also a biblical counselor and women’s event speaker. For more information about having Diane speak at your next event please contact her at dhunt@americaskeswick.org.

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Think About This: “Trying to do the Lord’s work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you.” -Corrie Ten Boom

The Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 48; Daniel 1-3 | You can download our 2020 Daily Bible Reading Plan by clicking here. 

This Week’s Verse to Memorize: ¹⁵ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear -1 Peter 3:15

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the doctrinal and theological views held by America’s Keswick.