Learn To Heed

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PROVERBS
LEARN TO HEED
Prov 15:5
5 A fool spurns his father's discipline,
but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
NIV
Are we really talking about an earthly father and son here? It might appear on the surface to be about that but in reality it surely is speaking about us and our heavenly Father. Once again it is God who considers those who refuse to acknowledge his instruction for their lives as fools. This could include unbelievers as we as believers. It is possible a believer could spurn or scorn the instruction of God. It might be highly unlikely a believer would do that, but it is possible and it might be a good idea to do a little self-examination to determine if that is happening in certain areas of our life. There would seem for certain that the unbeliever spurns any instruction or discipline from God. They would have but only their own self determined order for life, answering only to other men for their actions, with no regard for God. But it is the believers who need the internal examination to insure every aspect of their lives are available for correction from God. It is a wise course of action for life, as God knows the best ways. He always has their best interest in mind. God knows what the most excellent way for us to live is and brings correction or discipline to us when we stray from the way. It is wise for us to not only listen but to heed, to pay attention, to make the necessary changes needed to remain on the course he has set out for us. It would be foolish to do anything else. It is wise to learn to heed.