I don't know about you, but on the surface I wouldn't think that is true. I hate being rebuked. I hate being corrected and will immediately get defensive if someone tries to redirect me.
So, how can that really be better than "hidden love?"
Deep down, I know that is true. Open rebuke--someone who comes forward to challenge my perspective is actually showing an interest in a restored relationship with me. On the flip side, "hidden love" just gnaws away at us. It destroys relationship because we fear having our feelings exposed.
I figured could tack on an extra clause and add it to my dry erase board in my office for when people come in with suggestions: "Better is open rebuke, th[a]n hidden praise; but best of all is open praise."
[edited by the grammar police of Don and my wife!]
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Wesley, Wesley, Wesley - again with the grammar lesson:
"Then" = refers to time
"Than" = comparison
This would be an example of open rebuke!
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