Proverbs 3:11

Verse

Proverbs 3:11

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

  • Faith
  • Obedience
  • Patience
  • God
  • Correction
Bebe's interpretation
You can trust that God will discipline His people for their good and His glory. This is because He guides and removes obstacles for them, as well as provides abundantly for them. Thus, in this verse Solomon instructs his student not to despise the discipline of God or to grow weary of His reproof. When we despise the Lord's discipline, it implies that we reject or minimize it in some way.
As a loving father disciplines his beloved son, the chastening of the Lord should never be compared with a judge passing judgment on a criminal. The Lord's chastening is always carried out in love and wisdom for our own good, in order that we might share in the holiness He has bestowed on us. As God knows what He has planned for each of us, His chastening rod ensures we do not miss out on the best preparations He has available for us.
The Lord's correction is always carried out with love, regardless of the form it takes and no matter how much pain and hurt we may experience. Therefore, let us not despise His chastening, whether it is to correct a disobedient heart or to perfect an obedient walk. Instead, let us embrace it for our own good and for the glory of God.
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