Ask Pastor John How Can I Correct Others Gently?
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Aug 14, 2025 The discussion centers on rebuking others with love and gentleness. Insights highlight the balance between tough love and compassion in spiritual leadership. Listeners learn about the importance of emotional wholeness and discernment when addressing mistakes. The art of gentle correction is explored, emphasizing the need to adapt communication styles to different contexts and people. Overall, it’s about maintaining truth while being sensitive and aware of others' feelings.
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Bible Models Both Tenderness And Toughness
- Scripture models both gentleness and severity in speech rather than a single rule for all cases.
- Jesus and Paul used different tones depending on the person and situation.
Pastoral Lab: Marking Jesus' Tough And Tender Sayings
- In 1980 John Piper read the Gospels in Greek and marked every tender and tough saying of Jesus.
- That exercise shaped his pastoral sense of when to be firm and when to be gentle.
Match Your Response To The Person
- Assess the person before choosing how to correct: wolves need firm rebuke, sheep need gentle care.
- One size does not fit all, so tailor your response to the individual's situation.
