We shouldn’t be so offended by criticism, or afraid to examine some of our own beliefs and realize where we may have gone wrong.
This doesn’t mean throwing out biblical truth, or abandoning faith altogether. It just means taking the time to acknowledge the errors in how we’ve walked out that truth and the negatives of a particular parenting style.
There can’t be healing or forgiveness unless there is an acknowledgment of past hurts and an understanding of root problems.
Calling sin out for what it is shows love towards another person because without that knowledge, they can’t make better choices. This also applies to one’s parents.
There is a big difference between blaming and understanding the struggles and fears passed down to you, in order to identify them and make a change.
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This piece originally appeared on Called to Mothering, published with permission.