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Constructive Criticism.
Proverbs 15:5 (NIV).
5) A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
Proverbs Club Commentary.
The Fool resists constructive criticism.
The Prudent actively address it.
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Gluttons Disgrace Their Parents.
Proverbs 28:7 (NIV).
7) A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs Club Commentary.
While disciplined children honor their parents,
gluttons only embarrass them.
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The Wisdom of Humility
NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.
Proverbs 12:15

Recommended Reading: James 4:6-10
The first ten chapters of the book of Proverbs are an extended set of conversations between a father and a son wherein the father instructs the son in the ways of wisdom. A consistent theme in Proverbs is the danger of thinking oneself right in one’s own eyes (Proverbs 3:7; 12:15; 26:5, 12; 28:11). The danger of thinking one is right on the basis of one’s own opinion is that it leaves no room for hearing the opinions of others—of receiving counsel and wisdom from those wiser than oneself.

The opposite of being right in one’s own eyes is to be humble. Wisdom and humility go together; pride and arrogance also go together. Proverbs 3:34 says that God “gives grace to the humble.” That means He favors those who are humble in spirit—like the youthful Mary when Gabriel announced to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one” (Luke 1:28). Mary was humble enough to receive God’s word through Gabriel. The apostle James wrote that “[God] gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).

Pursue humility every day by being open to God and His counsel through His Word and others.

The surest mark of true conversion is humility.
J. C. Ryle

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Discipline And Correction Are Twins.
Proverbs 15:32 (NIV).
32) Those who disregard discipline despise themselves,
but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs Club Commentary.
Discipline must be evaluated to comprehend the situation.
Otherwise, the opportunity to improve is lost.

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Correction Required.
Proverbs 15:31 (NIV).
31) Whoever heeds life-giving correction
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs Club Commentary.
Even a gibe from a frenemy can be a helpful warning in disguise.
Criticism, in any form, should be recognized and followed, if valid.

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