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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Iron sharpens Iron



Have you ever heard of the biblical term Iron sharpens iron?  Well let’s just say that a friend that you care about is doing something that can hurt him or herself or others.  You would want to speak up to your friend and let them know that what they’re doing or saying is hurtful or a mistake.  You must not be afraid to approach your friend and give them some assertive advice.  Consistently buttering up and agreeing with them when it can only hurt them in the long run is not helping them and really not being a true friend.  We must be honest with our friends and sometimes the truth hurts, however the truth can and will make us better people.  The truth really does set you free.  The truth will make you stronger.
That’s why in the bible Proverbs 27:17 reads: As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. another.” There is mutual benefit in the rubbing of two iron blades together; the edges become sharper, making the knives more efficient in their task to cut and slice. Likewise the Word of God is a ‘double-edged sword’ (Hebrews 4:12) and it is with this that we are to sharpen one another—in times of meeting, fellowship, or any other interaction.

                                                                                               





                                                                                                     Lisa L.

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