Proverbs 13:1
A wise son accepts his father’s discipline,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Who really listens to rebuke? It would be agreed by all that rebuke is very hard to hear. Having someone tell you your faults, even in a pleasant way, does not make the heart leap for joy. But in this proverb, Solomon tells us that those who listen to rebuke are wise. This should show us how far away we are from obtaining wisdom. If having to listen to others correct you is a litmus test for wisdom, then we all most surely fail. Even the slightest criticism makes most people shrink rather than expand in growth. Yet who can really grow who does not first listen to criticism. Correction and criticism are the Avenues of Growth. Solomon knows this and gives us an accurate picture of the path to wisdom. We should note that criticism and correction often comes from those who know us best. In this proverb is the father who is offering the correction. Who knows us better than our fathers? Who knows us better than our heavenly Father? Those who scoff at correction only reveal that they actually need the correction they're receiving. To scoff at those who know us best is to actually reveal that we know ourselves the least. As you go through your day today allow others to correct you. It will not only give you growth it'll demonstrate your wisdom.
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