Do you know the difference between condemnation, correction, and conviction? How about where they fit in our journey as Christians and how the interplay with one another? Let's talk about these 3 important C's

⁷One who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.
⁸Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you;
Rebuke a wise person and he will love you.
⁹ Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser;
Teach a righteous person and he will increase his insight. Acts 2:42 NASB

Condemnation

• Bible Verses on condmenation
  • Job 10:2
  • Proverbs 12:2
• Condemnation can be a judgment by God or a weapon weilded by Satan
• Satan tries to convince us we are condemned and unworthy of salvation; Satan is a liar
• We should never condmen anyone, instead focus on forgiveness (Matthew 18:22-35)

Correction

• Bible Verses on correction
  • Proverbs 9:7-9
  • Proverbs 13:24
• Correction is needed to help us grow
• It must be delivered in love, however

Conviction

• Must be internal
• The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin
• This is what gives us the motivation to change and be more Christ-like

References

1. "Condmenation". Merriam-Webster; visited June 2021
2. "Correction". Merriam-Webster; visited June 2021
3. "Conviction". Merriam-Webster; visited June 2021