Gold Nugget
Verse 10: "Harsh
discipline is for him who forsakes the way, and he who hates correction will
die."
Commentary
Its one
thing to stray from the path, but it's all together different when you stray
from the path and then refuse correction. I've heard it said and have found it
to be true; that it's better to have one person that is "teachable"
than three talented people that will not receive instruction or correction.
Today's "gold nugget" reminds us that he "who forsakes the way" will be disciplined. As for
him that forsakes the way and rejects or hates correction, his result will be
outside of the correctable range resulting in death. Although not necessarily
physical death, the destructive and terminal elements of death will come upon
him. The person that strays from the correct business practices or maybe
company policies will bring discipline from management. The person that strays and then rejects
discipline/correction will eventually be terminated. It is a fact of life.
Whether it is business, family or your relationship with God, straying from the
way God has put before you will often bring "Harsh discipline".
Straying from the path and refusing or hating discipline/correction will result
in destructive and terminal scenarios in our lives. All of us are in need of
correction and discipline. Do you have anyone that you can and do receive
correction from? If not, you are probably lining up with the character of the
person described in the second half of "today's gold nugget" and may
be suffering from a terminal illness. There is a cure, if you can suffer the
pride it will take to receive it.
Prayer
Lord, I know
that I need correction in my life. Help me to be able to receive it when it
comes from whomever you choose to bring it to me. Help me to stay on the right
path as I mature in you. Amen
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