Rehobot Youth Daily Devotional – Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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Today’s devotional is titled:
Friends Who Dare to Correct
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Friendship isn’t just about having fun together or supporting each other in good times. A true friend also dares to say, “Hey, you’re wrong,” in a loving way. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable to hear, but correction is exactly what helps us grow and keeps us from falling into the same mistakes.
If we look at Indonesia’s history, there was the friendship between Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta. Both were freedom fighters, but they didn’t always agree. There were moments when Hatta bravely reminded Soekarno about political decisions that could be risky. Because of that courage, they complemented each other and led the nation toward something better. Their friendship shows us that true friends don’t just support, but also dare to correct.
Correction done with love should always be given directly to a friend, not behind their back. If we choose to talk behind someone’s back, it means we don’t truly love them. Honest and loving correction shows genuine care, because we want our friends to grow and not get trapped in the same mistakes.
So, if you have a friend who dares to remind you, don’t see it as a disturbance see it as a gift. Sincere correction is a sign of care. With friends like that, your life journey will be more directed, and you’ll grow into the best version of yourself.
What to Do?
1. Learn to accept correction with an open heart, without being defensive.
2. Evaluate your circle of friends: do they dare to remind you when you’re wrong?
3. Train yourself to be a friend who corrects with love, not one who tears down.
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