Title: Criticize with Love.

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Scripture focus: Ephesians 4:15  But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: KJV 

Criticism can wound, but when offered in love it becomes a gift. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” Jesus showed this balance when He rebuked Peter for resisting God’s plan (Matthew 16:23), yet later restored him tenderly (John 21:15–17). Paul also corrected Peter’s hypocrisy (Galatians 2:11–14), but always reminded believers that his words came from a father’s heart (1 Corinthians 4:14).  
   Nathan’s confrontation of David (2 Samuel 12) shows how loving correction leads to repentance and restoration. Criticism without love tears down, but with love it builds up. As Ephesians 4:15 urges, we must “speak the truth in love.”  
  To criticize with love is to guard our tone, intent, and timing, seeking not condemnation but growth. Colossians 4:6 reminds us: “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt.” True love dares to correct, but always with the goal of healing and restoring.  


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