Nov 3 • Monday Push
The Correction That Saved My Life | Monday Push
Good morning,
People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
Proverbs 13:13 NLT
If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
Proverbs 13:18 NLT
When I was younger, a group of men used to stand at the end of our road—it was like that for most of my childhood. One day, after I had started driving, they saw me pull out in front of a car. I didn’t think much of it and went home.
Later, my dad said, “Hey, the men told me you pulled out in front of a car. Be careful when you’re driving so you don’t get hit.”
I was irritated. Why didn’t they just tell me directly? Why go to my dad? At the time, I didn’t want to hear the advice because I thought I already knew how to drive.
Since then, I’ve seen and heard of many accidents caused by people pulling out too early. I even had one myself when someone did it in front of me. Looking back, I don’t know which man told my dad, and there’s a good chance he’s no longer living. But if I could, I’d tell them thank you. That correction may have saved my life. Their willingness to speak up made me more cautious behind the wheel.
Isn’t that how we treat God sometimes? He gives us correction, and we get irritated with His direction. We pout, complain, and sometimes do everything except what He told us to do.
But God doesn’t give in to our attitude. Sometimes He’ll let us fall on our face because He knows experience will teach what pride refuses to hear.
The good news is—it doesn’t have to be that way. These verses remind us that when we receive and apply wisdom, we’re rewarded. It doesn’t say it will be easy or comfortable. It says we’ll be honored for following instructions.
That’s where many of us struggle. We want comfort more than peace and instant gratification instead of discipline. But true peace and satisfaction come after the discomfort and discipline.
Reflection Question:
What piece of advice do you wish you had followed the first time?
Prayer of the Week:
Dear God, I’m sorry for the times I didn’t listen to You the first time. Forgive me for letting pride get in the way of Your wisdom. Help me to trust You more than my desire for instant satisfaction. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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