The Paul Tripp Podcast 949. How Do I Receive Harsh Rebuke? Ask Paul Tripp
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Oct 10, 2025 Explore the transformative power of rebuke as Paul Tripp reframes it as a loving conviction from God. He discusses how spiritual blindness distorts our self-view and why we resist correction. With six affirmations, he emphasizes humility, reminding us that every rebuke signifies God’s love and that we often need more help than others realize. The conversation also underscores the importance of community in Christian growth, showcasing how relationships can be both candid and restorative.
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Jesus Frequently Faced Rebuke
- Paul Tripp points out Jesus endured constant rebuke from scribes and Pharisees.
- He uses Jesus' experience to normalize being rebuked even when innocent.
Conviction Is Loving, Not Condemning
- Conviction from the Holy Spirit is not condemnation but God's loving reach toward us.
- Paul Tripp says conviction opens us to grace and uses many means to reveal our sin.
Sin Distorts Self-Perception
- Sin blinds us so we see ourselves with distortion like a carnival mirror.
- Paul Tripp explains we need external 'instruments of seeing' because self-assessment is unreliable.
