Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. (Job 5:17 NIV)
Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, and teach out of Your law . . . (Ps 94:12 NKJV)
My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; 12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights. (Pro 3:11-12 NKJV)
What? How can anyone consider correction or criticism to be a blessing? When we think about this in the terms of a loving parent correcting their child whom they love, it becomes somewhat easier to comprehend.
In reality, if parents don’t teach children the truth about traffic lights, crossing the road, or even consideration for others, those kids will be in danger of some serious harm. So, in this way, we can see that the parents’ correction and teaching is a true sign of their great love for their children.
In the same way, God corrects us in order to save us from some future harm of which we are unaware. He is correcting us in order to keep us on His path of righteousness. The Bible says: In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. (Pro 12:28) In the pathway of righteousness there is no death—in any form—not developing or even embryonic.
Those who will not hear and obey God’s correction will not end well according to the Word.
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses correction goes astray. (Pro 10:17)
Happily, God’s usual forms of correction are to use a Scripture verse, our conscience, a timely sermon, or a quiet word from a Christian brother or sister to correct us. Sometimes He will use a loving and caring family member to warn us of danger. This is always a sign of the person’s love and concern for us.
We need to be sensitive to these forms of God’s correction, and to welcome them as a sign of His great love for each one of us. And most importantly, we need to OBEY these promptings from our Father God. God bless you.
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