How do we balance God’s grace and God’s sternness?
I was recently rebuked (strongly corrected) for something I did. Yes, it was painful, but Proverbs 27:5-6 says “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” I know I can trust the correction because it was given in love by mature disciples in my church. Although it brought a lot of unpleasant feelings initially, I've…