The Book of Proverbs has always been my go-to for correction.
I can’t say that I was looking intentionally for it.
More like, it jumped out at me.
And when you feel like you’re constantly being corrected for sometime, there is a proverb that assures you that it’s part of daily life.
Ouch.
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.”
(Proverbs 6:23)
Double ouch.
Not very comforting.
Not very comforting at all.
Exemption Expected
Seriously, I thought reproofs and correction would stop (or at least slow down considerably) when I became an adult.
Boy! Was I wrong!
It seemed to intensify instead.
And it’s not that I intentionally go out and do something wrong or purposely err.
It’s usually a mistake.
A small one, at least to me, or it’s a misunderstanding.
Oops.
I’m almost 50 and humble pie is still on my daily menu.
Admitting wrongs and bad mistakes is hard enough, but the humbling part is awful.
Maybe it’s better if I don’t talk, do or be anywhere.
The Reality Of Things
Right now, living the hermit life looks really good.
I know. I know.
Read the verse again.
Everybody gets corrected.
I just see my own correction magnified a thousand times and it blocks out everyone else’s … at least to me.
Yeah, and I’m not perfect.
I just want to get through the day without being corrected or reproved.
Is that not a good idea?
The Spirit witnesses no, not a good idea at all.
Why?
Pride.
Oh.
So a slice of humble pie a day should keep the proud spirit away, right?
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