Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 11:20-24
by: Steve Osborn.
How do you respond when a Christian friend confronts you about your behavior? Do you evaluate the criticism and take it to heart or do you tell them to mind their own business? Does your response demonstrate pride or humility? Jesus pointed out that the wise respond to warnings with repentance. He condemned the cities where He had taught and performed miracles for ignoring His message, saying they had no excuse for their lack of repentance. It is easy to take offense when someone questions our actions or motivations. What would it be like if we, instead, saw these as a blessing and welcomed the opportunity to choose repentance?