Faithful Wounds of a Friend

Proverbs 27:6

Solomon contrasts the wounds of a friend, which are faithful, with the excessive kisses of an enemy. Sometimes the most loving thing a friend does is tell you something you didn't want to hear.

Welcome honest correction from the right people.

A faithful wound is aimed at helping you, not tearing you down.

Distrust flattery that costs the flatterer nothing.

Easy praise sometimes reveals a lack of real investment.

Be willing to wound faithfully yourself.

Loving friendship sometimes requires saying the hard thing.

Check your motive before correcting.

Faithful wounds come from love, not superiority or frustration.

Receive correction without defensiveness.

The sting of a faithful wound is often worth the growth it produces.

Dad Takeaway: A friend willing to tell you the truth is worth more than one who only tells you what you want to hear.