In his sermon "Righteous Rebuke," Pastor Maxwell begins with a personal episode from his youth, where he was nominated as a church elder, but faced opposition due to perceived emotional immaturity. Navigating through this experience led him to understand the importance of accepting uncomfortable truths from others lovingly, thereby aiding personal growth. Taking his discourse further, Pastor Maxwell elaborates on Psalm 141, specifically focusing on the prayer of David. He underscores the importance of prayer in fostering spiritual growth and draws out several lessons from the first five verses of the psalm. David prays not just for divine guidance in his conversations and relationships, but also for maintaining humility to accept divine discipline and control over his language. Maxwell particularly emphasizes the power of spoken words, cautioning the audience about their potential to inflict deep harm. Pastor Maxwell then takes a deeper look at the fifth verse of Psalm 141, where David willingly welcomes righteous rebuke. Initially, Maxwell concedes, that the concept appeared puzzling, but he explains that David pleads for righteous individuals to correct him, not physically harm him. He underscores the necessity of staying receptive to correction, considering it as an act of kindness and a growth path. Righteous rebuke, however, should be delivered compassionately and follow the example set by Jesus, he states. The pastor closes by reinforcing the principle of righteous rebuke, reminding that it should come from individuals committed to God and sincerely caring for others. It calls for humility from both parties involved and must be delivered aptly, calmly, lovingly and privately. Finally, he arouses the congregation to welcome righteous rebuke as an opportunity for growth and bringing themselves closer to Jesus' persona. This sermon by Pastor Maxwell is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of receiving righteous rebuke and using it as a tool for self-improvement and spiritual growth.