Proverbs 13:1-12
Reflect
In these thirteen verses, there’s an emphasis on wisdom, righteousness, and discipline, which is contrasted with the negative impact of foolishness, wickedness, and laziness.
According to Proverbs, what does it mean to be a wise son? A wise son is someone who embodies humility and discernment, knowing that his father’s instruction comes from a place of experience, goodness, and love.
But the scoffer is often filled with pride and arrogance, choosing not to listen to correction. This attitude doesn’t lead to a path of righteousness but to a path of deep personal downfall. There is much to learn from correction, but the scoffer isolates themselves from the benefits of wisdom, fruit, and growth that can be found in rebuke.
The Lord gives guidance in many ways, and this is a powerful reminder to take a posture of humility and openness to learn from our friends, family, mentors, and God’s Word.
Apply
In what ways do you invite instruction and correction into your life so that you can grow in character and in your relationship with God?
What would be a barrier to you receiving rebuke?
Is there anything that needs to be changed in your life in order to remove the barrier?
Pastor Nathanael
Pray
- Pray for our childcare team, the children and their families. Pray for the Director, Angie Clark.
- Pray for our Lead Team Pastor, Terry Okken and his family.