People appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery

In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery. Proverbs 28:23.

People are far more grateful for those who are honest, who will share their thoughts, rather than for those who use flattery to be avoid difficult conversations. Honest criticism should be given in wisdom where knowledge is knowing what to say but wisdom is knowing how and when to say it. People will readily accept a word of criticism or reprimand when given with care and compassion rather than from a heart that is critical or self-righteous. God will also sometimes use others to prompt us if we aren't listening to His promptings to our heart. The quicker we are to listen, the quicker we can move on from a place of struggle into a place of peace. Praise God today that He only wants His best for us, and at times He will use others to help direct our lives to bring us into that place of peace.