It is difficult enough to accept correction from those over us in authority—our employers, teachers, parents, and elders. However, it can be especially tempting to shield ourselves from correction from those under our authority—our children, students, and employees. Our pride and self-sufficiency can fool us into believing that those under our authority have little to offer and no right to challenge. Yet, as people who wish to grow in grace and become more like Jesus Christ, it is vital that we listen and appropriately receive correction from those speaking truth to us. Those in authority will
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