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Correction Is Necessary |
Dear Brethren,
Why does God send correction our way?
What is the purpose of His chastisement of us? One purpose of God's disciplinary
actions is so that we might grow in Godly wisdom and righteousness. This
is an insane world - it is only by God's Spirit that we come to have a sound
mind. Therefore, His instruction comes with scourging to His
children. God graciously shows us the example that correction
is always to be administered in direct proportion to the
offense.
"My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of
his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son
in whom he delighteth. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that
getteth understanding. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be
joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of
righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby." (Proverbs 3:11-13, Hebrews 12:11)
The lessons that we gain from God's direct intervention in our lives is
priceless. We learn to make life's decisions with our Spirit directed
minds - and not be ruled by our emotions. "For her proceeds
[results of Godly correction] of it is better than the merchandise of
silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She [wisdom
from correction] is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou
canst desire are not to be compared unto her." (Proverbs 3:14-15)
Conversion to God's way is not possible without his correction. No
one can attain to eternal life until we conform to His perfect way. The
chastening of the Lord leads to fullness and peace. "Length of days is
in her [Wisdom from God's correction] right hand; and in her left
hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her
paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and
happy is every one that retaineth her." (Proverbs 3:16-18)
God's wisdom is the only perfect wisdom. This world's wisdom is an
imposter. When ever we stray - we must be directed back to God's perfect
order by His Holy Spirit. "The Lord by wisdom hath founded the
earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens. By His
knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the
dew." (Proverbs 3:19-20)
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