"Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved lest he esteem thee to be his enemy."
Doctrine and Covenants 121:43
There is no way that this is not inspired text. This verse speaks directly to me. Doesn't it just make sense though?? If you're a parent scolding a child, as is your place and responsibility to do, you have to show afterward that you still love them! I remember little miss Morgan would get so scared and sad after getting in trouble because she thought that Mom or Stadd hated her or was angry with her. I remember feeling that way myself as a child. And the same goes for any situation in which you're correcting someone in a way which may offend them. Maybe it's because I'm a pathetic, sensitive pansy of a human being {today's going to be a self-critical day, can you tell?} but this definitely applies to me. When I'm being scolded or getting criticism, I need that compliment or gentle affirmation of love afterward to remind me that while I may have that fault I need to work on, I'm still very good and loved. I tend to dwell on my faults. Show me an increase of love.
