Why You Need Someone to Correct You

About this sermon

Would you welcome a loving rebuke? In this reflection on Psalm 141, John Ortberg explores one of the most surprising prayers in Scripture: "Let a righteous person strike me—that is a kindness." Why would anyone ask to be corrected? Through stories from the life of Winston Churchill, personal reflections, and the wisdom of the Psalms, John shows how humility and honest feedback can become powerful tools for spiritual growth. This episode explores: - Psalm 141 and guarding our words - Why rebuke can be a gift - The importance of trusted friends - Winston and Clementine Churchill - Defensiveness versus teachability - Learning to welcome correction with gratitude Scriptures: - Psalm 141 #Psalm141 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Humility #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Growth #Wisdom 📚 Today's Resources: William Manchester and Paul Reid, The Last Lion: William Spencer Churchill 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 What Do You Need Today? 00:36 Psalm 141 & Crying Out to God 00:57 Prayer Like Incense 01:26 The Posture of Prayer 01:36 Set a Guard Over My Mouth 02:10 Guarding the Heart, Not Just the Lips 03:01 Don't Feed the Wrong Desires 03:21 "Let a Righteous Person Strike Me" 03:52 Rebuke as Kindness 04:43 Who Can Tell You the Truth? 05:09 Winston Churchill's Sharp Tongue 06:11 Clementine's Courageous Letter 07:16 John's Regret About Defensiveness 08:39 Calling Dr. Rick for Honest Feedback 09:23 Holding Up a Mirror 10:14 The Mirror Every Soul Needs 10:33 Invite the Gift of Correction