Hi,

It has been a while since I dropped by to share a few words on this platform.  It is always a privilege, and I do not take it for granted, to share some insights with you from time to time. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Are we on the right desired path for this year? 

In my generation today, I have discovered that there are many ways of avoiding correction and an apt phrase drawn from the scripture is always used.  Exodus  2:14a “And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us?” Let’s brood on the topic- Judging vs Correcting 

Judging someone is by administering a verdict. From a practical standpoint, a judge forms his own binding view after hearing all the parties involved. Often, a judgment can only be appealed to a higher court. However, nowadays, it is a rebuttal of an advisory process. 

Correcting someone is a way of advising the person to see issues from another viewpoint, from where they are standing. In the process of correction, the person with a superior stance needs a lifestyle that justifies the correction; the person being corrected has the opportunity to weigh the advice and form a healthy, balanced opinion.

Those who come up with that phrase, “Who made you a judge over me” technically shut others up in order to keep indulging in the wrong lifestyle while those who are willing to take corrections will view it from a persuasive stance which will redefine his or her attitude to life.

At all times, remember this: “In criticising to correct someone, you should focus more on killing the issue, rather than discreetly killing the personality.” When the personality is killed, that’s judging; when the person discusses the issue, that’s correcting.

Let’s not mistake correctional intentions as a judgmental process. 

Have a great week ahead.

Cheers!

Olutayo