Proverbs 25:1-12
That’s the kind of correction I would like to give!
In other words, when I must correct someone, I would like to be as one who adds something of value and beauty to the “target” of my reproof. Like this:
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear” (Proverbs 25:12).
But how do I and my reproof become that kind of jewel?
What does it take to attain to such value and beauty?
Well, “unfortunately” it’s a painful, often unwelcome process:
“Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer” (Proverbs 25:4).
😯 I have to experience and submit to the heat of the purifying fire!
Ouch!!
Only then will my reproof and counsel reach the degree of value, beauty, and purity which I crave.
Only then will my words be like this:
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (Proverbs 25:11).
