The apostle Paul taught that the words of Christ, which include the ten commandments, are to dwell in the believer richly, and find expression in the form of rebukes and corrections and encouragement. Then they can have a living part in the life of the body of Christ, as they should. Sometimes it is unclear how to rebuke fellow believers. We might be convinced ourselves in our own minds of what is right and that correction needs to be given, but how to put it into words is beyond us. The Holy Spirit sometimes gives ways to correct and challenge believers according to Jesus’ teachings and the ways of God as done in heaven, even without words, by gifts of power which words cannot express. The gospel message is behind this power, opening us up to it.
