Jun 5 • Wisdom
Importance of Correction
‘Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.’ Proverbs 15:10
This verse unveils the heart of rebellion. When someone forsakes “the way”—God’s path of righteousness, wisdom, and obedience—they do not merely drift into error; they resist correction when it comes. To such a person, rebuke feels like an insult rather than a mercy. God’s attempt to call them back to truth becomes a burden to them because their heart has already turned away. What should humble them, hardens them. What should heal them, offends them.
Scripture consistently shows that reproof is a sign of God’s love and a necessary part of growth. Proverbs 3:11-12 says, “My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” To the one walking in the way of God, correction is welcomed—even when it stings—because it proves that God is near and invested in our transformation. But when someone has forsaken the way, their pride resents any confrontation of their sin. They would rather continue blindly than be shown the light.
The second half of the verse warns soberly: “he that hateth reproof shall die.” This is not poetic exaggeration; it is divine truth. To hate reproof is to shut oneself off from the very instruction that leads to life. Proverbs 29:1 echoes this warning: “He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” When a person repeatedly rejects correction, they are not only heading for destruction—they’re closing the only road that leads away from it.
This has profound practical implications. Correction is never pleasant, but it is a grace. It is how God shapes us, disciplines us, and keeps us from ruin. If we bristle when a godly friend points out a flaw, if we resist when Scripture convicts us, or if we shut down when our conscience stirs, we are not just resisting people—we are resisting God. Hebrews 12:11 acknowledges, “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” The question is whether we will endure the grief of correction now to reap the reward of righteousness later.
Ultimately, Proverbs 15:10 is not just about behavior, but about the heart’s posture toward truth. If we hate reproof, we are choosing a path that leads away from life. But if we humbly accept it—even when it cuts deep—we are walking in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Correction is not the enemy; it is the warning sign, the shepherd’s rod, the Father’s voice calling us back to the way. And if we listen, we will live.
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