A true friend loves you enough to tell you the truth, even if it hurts. A true friend loves you enough that when he does it, he is gentle and respectful in the process. Laying it all on the table, being transparent with each other, is the key to long lasting relationships. Even though we may not see through the pain of a rebuke, if we receive it with an honest and humble heart, we begin to see the misinterpreted “hurtful and selfish” retort from a loved one, as medicine to heal our deadly disease. Never underestimate the love of a friend, especially when he is brutally, but respectfully honest with you. If you truly love someone, you care enough to present the truth to them, even if it hurts. For Jesus, Himself, said, “the truth shall set you free”. Thank God for honest, respectful, and truthful friends.
5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love! 6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 27:5-6
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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