It has been a while since I have written a post. I was leading a Bible study yesterday and it was a good lesson on how to be an encouragement while offering constructive criticism. At times we can fall into a critique that points more toward division rather than toward positive change. This can make or break relationships. Honestly, I have had positive and negative examples of this. And if I am honest, I have been a positive as well as a negative example of this. So, let’s dig in.
Advice from a father-in-law?
There can be danger in giving and receiving advice from in-laws. Let me just start off by saying I have the most wonderful in laws ever. You might think you have the best, but you don’t. I am the lucky one that got the best. Early on in my relationship with my wife Amy (because of my immaturity), I felt threatened by them. This type of situation can be an opportunity for conflict and division. We see though in the context of Moses’ relationship with Jethro (his father-in-law) a beautiful example of how a father-in-law can speak, transforming truth into his son-in-law’s life.
