Thematic Bible: The value of
Thematic Bible
Instruction » The value of
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Verse Concepts
natural Life » The value of
Satan answered the Lord, “Skin for skin! Yes, a man will give all he has for his life.
Verse Concepts
Reproof » The value of
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,
“My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Verse Concepts
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
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- Admonition, Recieving
- Attitude Towards Your Mother
- Children, needs of
- Criticism, amongst believers
- Discipline Child
- Education
- Fathers, Responsibilities Of
- Folly, Effects Of
- Great Things