Wasted Effort
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man and he will love thee. Proverbs 9:7-8
Have you ever felt that you were wasting your time and effort trying to teach someone something? No matter how hard you tried to explain, they just didn’t seem to be listening or comprehending. Such is the case above with the scorner. And ultimately he hates you (verse 8)? For your efforts, you receive hatred? What a waste!
Look at the second half of each verse regarding rebuke – if he is wise, he will love you. David said it best in Psalms 141:5, “Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head…” Appreciation is always welcomed when you are correcting someone. But it will only come from a wise man – not a wicked man.
Do we have the same appreciation when we are corrected? Or do we tend to stiffen our backs at the thought of someone rebuking us? This is a two-way street. We must be as happy to receive as give advice! When we achieve this mutual respect with others, we obtain mutual accountability for our actions.
Take the time today to show your love and appreciation to some one that has helped guide you in life. It will surely bring instant rewards as well as future support!
Have you ever felt that you were wasting your time and effort trying to teach someone something? No matter how hard you tried to explain, they just didn’t seem to be listening or comprehending. Such is the case above with the scorner. And ultimately he hates you (verse 8)? For your efforts, you receive hatred? What a waste!
Look at the second half of each verse regarding rebuke – if he is wise, he will love you. David said it best in Psalms 141:5, “Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head…” Appreciation is always welcomed when you are correcting someone. But it will only come from a wise man – not a wicked man.
Do we have the same appreciation when we are corrected? Or do we tend to stiffen our backs at the thought of someone rebuking us? This is a two-way street. We must be as happy to receive as give advice! When we achieve this mutual respect with others, we obtain mutual accountability for our actions.
Take the time today to show your love and appreciation to some one that has helped guide you in life. It will surely bring instant rewards as well as future support!
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