LET THE RIGHTEOUS SMITE ME

 

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Good -Life Devotional: LET THE RIGHTEOUS SMITE ME

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
“Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil.” — Psalm 141:5 KJV
  Correction is not always rejection; sometimes, it is love wearing a difficult face. David prayed that when a righteous person corrected him, he would receive it as kindness rather than an insult.
   To “smite” in this context does not mean physical violence. It speaks of a loving rebuke, honest counsel, or sharp correction intended to turn someone away from error. A person who truly loves you will not always tell you what you want to hear. Sometimes, the greatest kindness is telling you the truth that you would rather avoid.
    David compared such correction to “excellent oil.” In biblical times, oil was associated with honour, refreshment, healing, and hospitality. In the same way, godly correction may initially hurt our pride, but it can ultimately refresh our character, restore our direction, and protect our destiny.
   Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” Flattery can make us comfortable while error destroys us, but faithful correction can save us from consequences we cannot yet see.
    A humble heart does not despise correction. Proverbs 9:9 says, “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser.” The wise person asks, “What can I learn from this?” rather than, “Who are you to correct me?”
REFLECT: Can you receive correction from a godly person without becoming defensive? Is there someone whose honest counsel you have rejected because it wounded your pride?
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word a humble heart that is open to correction.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive Him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome destructive pride.  Lord, give me a humble and teachable heart. Help me recognize godly correction as an expression of love. Deliver me from pride, defensiveness, and destructive flattery. Make me wiser through righteous counsel, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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