Correcting in Love

Hi Everyone

This weeks reading is from 2 Corinthians and has two parts:

Since we have these promises, dear friends,let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
(2 Corinthians 7:1)


This, I believe, is a great challenge for us – to practice holiness.
To challenge ourselves and each other to live a life worthy of Christ’s sacrifice.
A life according to God’s laws and decrees.

I believe there are many levels to this challenge:
- To open ourselves to God’s spirit
- To listen with discernment to our brothers and sisters who
correct us in love
- To correct ourselves and one another in love
- To practice what we believe


Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it.
Though I did regret it - I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while- yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance.
For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done.
( 2 Corinthians 7:8-11)

Paul was expressing his distress at having to correct the church at Corinth.But at the same time, he was glad because his correction caused them to come in line with God.

We too should rely on this joy to strengthen our resolve when talking about God’s will for ourselves and others.

May you be given all you need this week to live according to God’s will.

Blessings