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[Bible Speaks]

"Humble yourself."—Prov. 6:3.

Servants of God cultivate the spirit of a lesser one by admitting their mistakes and asking for forgiveness.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Everyone needs correction.

“We all stumble many times.”—James 3:2.

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Being corrected does not mean you are a failure.

“Those whom Jehovah* loves he reproves, just as a father does a son in whom he delights.”—Proverbs 3:12.

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Correction can help you become a better person.

“Listen to discipline and become wise.”—Proverbs 8:33.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

Look at the matter objectively. You might be inclined to take offense at the correction. But try to put your feelings aside. To help you do that, take yourself out of the situation for a moment and imagine that you are giving the same correction to someone else—perhaps a younger sibling. Can you now see at least some merit in the counsel? Now put yourself back into the situation and try to view the matter the same way.—Bible principle: Ecclesiastes 7:9.

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Stay humble. Do not let pride cause you to reject the correction. On the other hand, do not allow yourself to become overwhelmed with discouragement just because you have something to work on. Humility will help you to avoid either extreme. Remember: The correction that hurts the most may be the correction that you need the most. If, for whatever reason, you reject it, you miss out on a valuable opportunity to grow.—Bible principle: Proverbs 16:18.

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Be thankful. Even if you find the correction difficult to accept, why not express your gratitude to the person who gave it? Undoubtedly, that person has your best interests at heart and truly wants you to succeed.—Bible principle: Psalm 141:5.

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KEY SCRIPTURES

• ?“Do not be quick to take offense.”—Ecclesiastes 7:9.
• ?“Pride is before a crash.”—Proverbs 16:18.
• ?“Should the righteous one strike me [with reproof], it would be an act of loyal love.”—Psalm 141:5.

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102014123?q=humble+yourself&p=par