If you are anything like me, you have developed a preference for a messenger who "always builds you up." But as we grow in our walk with Christ, in order to be spiritually fit, we must be as willing to receive words of admonition as words of education. What does it mean to admonish
one another? Sometimes the word only has a negative connotation, but to be admonished is a real gift we can give
one another. The Greek word for admonish is "nouthetic" which is the proper term for biblical counseling. When I think of all my shortcomings, I am humbled that I am even considered worthy of this privilege. I desire to have an instructed tongue that not only has the ability to forewarn others of potential problems, but is filled with the lovingkindness of the Lord, and can discern when a word of encouragement is needed by a hurting brother or sister. As we travel to Uganda, I am not sure what to expect, but I pray that the lovingkindness of the Lord will be on display, and that through our words and actions, we will communicate the love of Jesus Christ.
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