AI OVERVIEW: Let a righteous man strike me, that is a kindness; rebuke is oil on the head when it reveals patterns pulling me away from my best self. Psalm 141 asks God to guard the mouth and heart so truth from others can shape words and desires instead of fueling self-promotion or wicked deeds. The transcript highlights Churchill and Clementine, showing how a sharp tongue needs a trusted friend who can warn when you’re off course, and it asks who on a listener's team would tell them the truth. The teaching invites viewers to welcome correction as a gift and to seek a trusted mirror held by a loving friend, choosing openness over defensiveness.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: 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 Churchi...
