"My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor despise His correction; for whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights."
Proverbs 3:11-12
"This hurts me more than it hurts you!" Yeah, right!!!! I doubt that any child says to himself when he is corrected, "Dad sure must love me because he is so mean to me." It is no fun to be corrected or disciplined. But in reality, the father who doesn't care about his children will let them do whatever they please – even if it destroys them. But when a parent, spouse, or friend tells me I am wrong, it means they really care about me. It is an act of love, even if it hurts. "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11). Ouch!!
Today's Thought: Discipline is an expression of love and the wise person accepts it.
Have a correctable day. Love you.
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