Receiving a Rebuke and Correction

Proverbs 13-15; Romans 11

“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke…Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice…He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”

Proverbs 13:1, 10, 18

How we respond to a rebuke, receive instruction, or take advice, reveals our attitude toward authority and our capacity to learn and grow. It’s often these character-issues which limit our development, rather than our gifting or knowledge. Sometimes our best instructors are those we would rather not listen to because of what they are saying. Even our most challenging relationships can be places of growth in humility and insight if we are willing to swallow our pride and listen. Humility fosters teachability and learning, which are a lifelong process.

Which voices have we been ignoring or avoiding?

“Lord Jesus, I choose humility and ongoing instruction, for your glory.”