Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Refuseth
Heareth
Bible References
Refuseth
Hebrews 12:15
Look carefully [at how you are living] so that no one falls away from God's unearned favor, and that no "poisonous plant sprouts up" to cause trouble and corrupt many people [Note: This is an analogy from Deut. 29:16-18 being used as a warning against the evil influence of wicked people],
Heareth
Matthew 7:24
"Every person therefore, who hears these words of mine and obeys them will be like the sensible person who built his house on a [foundation of] rock.
James 1:22
But you should not deceive yourselves by just listening [to God's word] instead of doing what the word teaches.
Revelation 3:19
"I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.