Misconception About Love and Tolerance ( The Gospel View).

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Have you ever witnessed a situation where a child's parents had to reprimand them for doing something risky, like running into a crowded walkway or approaching a burning stove or furnace too closely? Maybe a verbal warning at first, followed by a paddling if the warning is ignored. The child received the correction for their own benefit, not out of hatred or even a desire to be in charge for the sake of being in control, but rather out of the parents' deep love and want to keep and protect their child. Even if they could fail to see it in that manner and instead pout and cry, the child will nonetheless benefit from it.The parent is only attempting to preserve that child, and they are aware that a little agony now is worthwhile in an effort to avert disaster and devastation down the road.

In this scenario, the parent may have said, "I aren't interested in dealing with the yelling grinning, and weeping which frequently comes when a kid is corrected so I'm just going to act like that it's not a big deal," after observing their child running toward the crowded highway or reaching for the stove. Pretend like I don't know what would happen if I allowed that youngster keep going in that direction. I refuse to intervene, reprimand them, or try to put an end to it.... Does that mean love? Does that mean you're tolerant? Is that self-centeredness, or what?

It's true that the world has purposefully perverted the definitions of affection, hostility, and forbearance in relation to divine correction, so that they now almost entirely contradict what is actually happening.

Let me now divert my attention from the immature whining of sinners and emphasize that Christians are not immune to this issue. Even among the faith community, many do not understand or accept correction, which is one of the finest manifestations of love. This explains their struggles and lack of spiritual growth. More so in wealthy nations than in less developed ones, where individuals are raised with spoiling and inadequate early intervention. Even if all they want is a sufficient string to hang themselves, they are free to think that love grants them the ability to have anything they desire.This kind of upbringing makes it extremely difficult for a person to comprehend and accept criticism or life's "no's," especially from God.

Correction is something we will always need, and we shouldn't hate it. When we reach a point when we are discontinuing receiving guidance and correction from God, we should confess our sins, fall on our faces, and ask for forgiveness since it indicates that we are no more His children and have most likely turned into reprobate. Consider it this way: You are living a successful and fruitful life because you have learned from your parents and are no longer that pampered, foolish toddler running from them. Even though you are a smart student who even helps tutor others, there is constantly more for you to learn.
You have instructors even if you are a teacher to others.

What do instructors do? They give guidance and offer corrections. This is the revelation that some Christians must have in order to grow, receive from God more effectively, and be utilized by Him more and more. There is a school analogy to our Christian experience. As students, we are all taught by Christ and the Holy Spirit, and God is our Principal. We are all still learning, even if some of us are in better grades than others and are able to tutor younger kids.

A student may occasionally excel in one subject—history—while struggling in another—English. To enable them to assist and support one another, the teacher pairs them with a student who excels in English but struggles in history. The more a student is open to receiving and even seeking out guidance and rectification, the more they pick up knowledge, finish classes, and advance to increasingly higher grades—where they can then assist in tutoring an increasing number of students in lower grades who haven't yet reached theirs.
But, the learner will stop progressing and others they wanted to teach will pass them if they ever reach a point when they believe they have learned everything there is to know and stop looking for additional guidance and correction. In addition, they will be dismissed if they blatantly disregard the teachers' instructions or the principle's correction, creating a distraction for the other pupils. Not out of animosity toward that pupil, but rather out of love for everyone else who is making an effort to behave properly.

Recognize that Christians will someday depart from this world and ascend to a glorious place. In a way, our graduation ceremony is our burial. While others who are still in school might be sorry to see us depart, we are excited to move on and treasure the memories and lessons we have made. I say this to emphasize this point: if you happen to be a Christian and you are still alive and well, you are still receiving instruction, testing, and correction. You are nevertheless in school. Not a single exception.