In this podcast, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss biblical criticism and correction within the context of gospel culture. They emphasize the importance of receiving correction from Godly friends and the need for face-to-face communication. They also recommend resources like the ESV Devotional Psalter and 'In the Lord I Take Refuge' for personal reflection and prayer.
Receiving gentle and respectful correction within the context of gospel culture creates an environment of deep acceptance and growth.
Correction should be approached with gentleness, aiming to educate and restore, rather than shame or dominate, fostering deep friendships and stronger bonds in Christ.
Deep dives
Receiving criticism within the context of gospel culture
Receiving criticism within the context of gospel culture is important for growth and maturity. In gospel culture, gentle and respectful correction is both inevitable and helpful. It creates a social environment where people are deeply accepted and welcomed, knowing that correction is given out of love and concern. Healthy gospel-centered relationships are built on the willingness to help each other see ourselves and grow. Even when criticism comes outside the context of gospel culture, it can still be of service if we allow it to be.
The ministry of correction and counsel in gospel culture
The ministry of correction and counsel within the context of gospel culture is a way to convey profound acceptance and belonging. Approaching correction with gentleness and respect, allowing for two-way communication, is crucial. Correction should aim to educate and restore, rather than shame or dominate. It should be received with humility and seen as an opportunity for growth. When correction is handled with grace and love, it deepens friendships and strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters in Christ.
Practical considerations for offering and receiving correction
Correcting someone should always be done face-to-face, as email and written communication can easily be misinterpreted. It allows for real-time interaction and clarification, preventing misunderstandings. Correction should be focused on helping the person repent and restore their relationship with God. It should be done with gentleness, aiming for a positive outcome. Likewise, being open to receiving correction requires humility and a willingness to consider one's own faults. When correction is approached with grace and a desire to make it easy for someone to do the right thing, it can lead to reconciliation and a deeper understanding of what it means to be brothers and sisters in Christ.
“One of the ways that ministers injure people is by rebukes that are too severe. People are never helped by being cornered and pressured and embarrassed, especially publicly embarrassed.” – Ray Ortlund
In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss biblical criticism and correction.
• Introducing Larry (0:00) • Gospel culture and criticism (1:52) • Blessed by correction (5:37) • Correction is a two-way street (8:40) • Reasonable and biblical (13:22) • Gentle restoration (16:12) • Conflict aversion (19:14) • Recommended resources: ESV Devotional Psalter (Crossway) and In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund (21:01)
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