"Poverty and shame shall be to him that
refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be
honoured."(Proverbs 13:18)
"Regardeth
Reproof” Learning to Listen is a very valuable lesson in one’s life. Admittedly,
we hear things that sting a bit but it's up to us what we do with the new
revelation in our lives. If the people
in our lives really love us, they will tell us the truth. I'm sure some of our
friends that we receive counsel from could use a little more tact in their
speech at times. The word
"Reproof" in this text means to correct, so we must categorize the
people in our lives that want to correct us in love or those that are simply
just judging us. If you are going to grow in Christ, you will have to make an
active choice of your will to allow your spirit to be reproved. There is one
safeguard that I would suggest you put in place in your spirit before you go
and get all submissive. Beware of people that feel they have been placed on
earth as God's gift to correct humanity and especially you. But please be aware
that God rewards those that respond to His reproof by way of His Word, His
Spirit or by one of His servants.
"Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you,
I will make known my words unto you."(Proverbs 1:23) When God calls us to turn back and we turn,
we will be blessed!! If we refuse to listen to His counsel and do not heed His
warning we are headed down a destructive path that will have consequences
beyond anything you can imagine.
"They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of
their own way, and be filled with their own devices."(Proverbs 1:30-31)
In our verse
for today we are promised honor if we regard His reproof. The level of reproof is
based upon the level of correction needed. Sometimes a parent may yell loudly
at a child if they are stepping in front of a car but only whisper in other
circumstances. Since February of 2011 God has been speaking to the Boatner
Family about our future and revising our vision. God does this by revealing
things to us by His Word, His Spirit, and circumstances that speak to us to
tweak our course. Please do not refuse
His instruction but listen to Him and be honored!!'
Pastor Scott
L. Boatner
Please join
Scott Boatner Ministries International team and share with your friends. God's
Blessing's to You!!
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