Life-giving Reproof!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to life-giving reproof. In Jesus’ name, amen.
According to dictionary.com, reproof means “the act of reproving, censuring or rebuking.”
Ever been told you should not be doing something? As adults, this can lead to more than just hard feelings. Not everyone is so inclined to change behavior after being rebuked.
Proverbs 15:31-32 (ESV) addresses is those who are willing to change after God’s reproof.
”The ear that listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”
Notice the impact of listening to and changing behavior in response to the reproof: dwelling among the wise and gaining intelligence.
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