Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV)
11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s
discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
Discipline, even when it is not falsely confused with
punishment, is considered onerous, irritating, and unnecessary. The lazy and
sinful part of us wants no boundaries, even if they are good, and no direction
because it might conflict with what we want to do. But the Lord disciplines out
of love to bless us. It is a sign of his delight. Why? Because he is not
content to leave us unchanged, unmotivated, and disinterested. He wants to move
us closer to our goal: Jesus!
Thought for today:
Do I welcome correction?
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