"…the authority the Lord gave us [is] for building you up rather than pulling you down." (2 Corinthians 10:8 NIV)
John D. Rockefeller is known for his amazing business success, but he had a greater reputation among those who knew him well as a man who was understanding. He had a sincere appreciation for other people and was willing to accept failure if an honest attempt had been made at success.
When one of his partners, Edward T. Bedford, failed in a business venture, which cost Rockefeller’s company a million dollars, Rockefeller responded with a statement that has become classic in business lore. He didn’t criticize Bedford because he knew he had done his best. He called Bedford to his office. “I think it is honorable that you were able to salvage 60 percent of the money you invested in the South American venture,” he told him. “That’s not bad; in fact, it’s splendid. We don’t always do as well as that upstairs.”
There's little to be gained by making someone feel worse regarding something they already feel bad about! Rather, the gain lies in helping someone see the beneficial side of a failure, the positive lessons that can be learned from mistakes, and to give hope for future attempts at success. Be an encourager to another person today. You'll both feel… and do… better!
-- from God's Little Instruction Book
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