Disapproval but not Contempt

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  • January 1, 2011 at 7:53 pm
    Sonya Shafer
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    This phrase jumped out at me when I read it online today (on the Desiring God blog):

    a fresh sense of God’s gracious fatherhood over us, who, when he disapproves, does not hold us in contempt—and our learning to do this for each other.

    In light of the recent discussions on teaching, training, and correcting our children, this reminder seemed timely and oh, so wise. God shows His love for us in clearly explaining what is right and what is wrong, orchestrating many opportunities for us to apply that knowledge, and correcting us when we stray off the path of right. He does not approve of our straying, and He lets us know that He disapproves, but His disapproval is not delivered with a stinging contempt that can shrivel the spirit of His child. His definite correction is delivered graciously and consistently . . . faithfully. 

    It paints a beautiful mental picture for me that I want to keep in view as I walk through 2011 with my children.

    January 2, 2011 at 12:32 am
    missceegee
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    Sonya, this is a beautiful mental picture. Thank you for sharing.

    Christie

    January 3, 2011 at 11:52 pm
    Megan
    Participant

    Thank you, Sonya.  I needed to hear this today.  I must confess that my disapproval has been delivered with a stinging contempt lately.  I’ve been in the Word and praying about this for hours today in fact.  It was good timing to find this additional encouragement.  Thank you.

    Megan

    January 4, 2011 at 6:36 pm
    blessedmom
    Member

    I just finished listening to Sonya’s “Reaching Your Child’s Heart” recording…It was utterly convicting without being condemning, inspiring and touching.  It was so beautiful that I shed quite a few tears, but I am profoundly encouraged to really reach my children’s hearts.  THAT is the focus of our home and our learning from here on out!  So, if anyone needs to be lifted up, I would encourage you to listen also.  You will be blessed!

    Sonya is now part of the tape that I can play in my head when I feel needful in this situation!  I THANK YOU MORE THAN MY WORDS CAN SAY, SONYA! Smile

    January 4, 2011 at 8:53 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Isn’t it wonderful how the Lord gives us each other to encourage? Now I can have your words playing in my head when I feel needful!

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