Proverbs 27:6 - "Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy."
Solomon uses paradoxical reasoning to make a profound point. What we might believe is sound advice can often be our own justification for our wants or desires. Jesus Christ is the greatest friend we will ever have, yet He does not hold back in telling us the truth. If His words wound and offend, it's because we are still fleshly and carnal and do not yet possess the mind of Christ. He only desires to give us life abundantly (John 10:10).
Insecurity will always seek a common denominator to reinforce its position. A fleshly mind not surrendered to Christ will seek the approval of men rather than the heart of God. When we are seeking to do the right thing and have ventured off the path of truth, we should not despise the wounding of a true friend that would come alongside to correct us. May we all possess the humility to yield to faithful wounding rather than the deceitfulness of what our flesh wants to hear.
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