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He Who Ignores Discipline

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Discipleship Devotional Study Guide – Becoming Like Christ – Day 291 – Proverbs 13:18 – He Who Ignores Discipline- Growing As Disciples

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18 (NIV) 

Constructive Criticism

Ouch, that doesn’t sound fun to me. I’m not sure I like the sound of that. I’m not sure that I would welcome that into my life. What might you not want to welcome into your life? I might not want to welcome constructive criticism into my life. Why is that? Criticism of any kind, even if it is constructive, is not pain free. Besides, who gets to decide if criticism is constructive or destructive? How will I know if criticism I am given is valid and constructive? It sounds to me like you may be more than a little resistant to criticism, even if it is constructive, is that true? Yes, that is no doubt true. Why is that? I have been proud. I have been stubborn. I have been resistant. That is not good. Yes, I know it is not good. Tell me why it is not good. I have flaws. I am not perfect. I make mistakes. I take missteps. I sin. I even have blind spots of which I am largely unaware. So, there are plenty of times when I am completely unaware of my own misbehaviors. Yes, all of what you have said is true. Let me ask you a question. You have my full attention. Would you rather be blessed by receiving and acting on constructive criticism or would you rather continue to suffer harm by failing to receive and act on constructive criticism? I see your point. Only a fool would want to continue to suffer harm by failing to receive and act on constructive criticism. That’s true. That’s right.

So, what do you want to do differently now that you understand the importance of receiving and acting on constructive criticism? I want to welcome constructive criticism into my life. I want to give permission to others, who love and care for me, to give me constructive criticism. I will make sure I am sending out signals to others that I am ready and willing and able to receive constructive criticism. I will not be defensive. I will not be stubborn. I will not be resistant. That’s good. What else will you do with constructive criticism? I will bring it to you. I will make it a matter of prayer. I will ask you to show me the course corrections I need to make. I will allow you to mold and shape my life with the constructive criticism that comes my way. I will allow you to bless my life as I make the course corrections you are directing me to make. I will also ask you to protect me from criticism that is not constructive, is invalid and is in fact destructive. I will trust you to help me to discern the difference between constructive and destructive criticism. This will all be very good. Thank you, Lord. 

Lord, I know I have blind spots. I have flaws within me that I cannot see by myself. I will welcome constructive criticism into my life. I will not be defensive. I will not be stubborn and unresponsive. I will take action and make course corrections I need to make. Amen

Key Question… Why do you desperately need people in your life who are willing to give you constructive criticism?

Living It Out…  Welcome and be willing to hear and act on constructive criticism you receive from others.

Seeing It Happen… Have faith that the Lord will use people to give you constructive criticism that you need to hear and act on.

Get Ready To Share… Share with another person or your small group how you are welcoming and acting on constructive criticism.

Prayer To Bless Others… May you hear and act on constructive criticism you receive.

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Ignores Discipline

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Discipleship Devotional Study Guide – Becoming Like Christ – Day 291 – Proverbs 13:18 – Ignores Discipline- Growing As Disciples

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18 (NIV) 

Constructive Criticism

Ouch, that doesn’t sound fun to me. I’m not sure I like the sound of that. I’m not sure that I would welcome that into my life. What might you not want to welcome into your life? I might not want to welcome constructive criticism into my life. Why is that? Criticism of any kind, even if it is constructive, is not pain free. Besides, who gets to decide if criticism is constructive or destructive? How will I know if criticism I am given is valid and constructive? It sounds to me like you may be more than a little resistant to criticism, even if it is constructive, is that true? Yes, that is no doubt true. Why is that? I have been proud. I have been stubborn. I have been resistant. That is not good. Yes, I know it is not good. Tell me why it is not good. I have flaws. I am not perfect. I make mistakes. I take missteps. I sin. I even have blind spots of which I am largely unaware. So, there are plenty of times when I am completely unaware of my own misbehaviors. Yes, all of what you have said is true. Let me ask you a question. You have my full attention. Would you rather be blessed by receiving and acting on constructive criticism or would you rather continue to suffer harm by failing to receive and act on constructive criticism? I see your point. Only a fool would want to continue to suffer harm by failing to receive and act on constructive criticism. That’s true. That’s right.

So, what do you want to do differently now that you understand the importance of receiving and acting on constructive criticism? I want to welcome constructive criticism into my life. I want to give permission to others, who love and care for me, to give me constructive criticism. I will make sure I am sending out signals to others that I am ready and willing and able to receive constructive criticism. I will not be defensive. I will not be stubborn. I will not be resistant. That’s good. What else will you do with constructive criticism? I will bring it to you. I will make it a matter of prayer. I will ask you to show me the course corrections I need to make. I will allow you to mold and shape my life with the constructive criticism that comes my way. I will allow you to bless my life as I make the course corrections you are directing me to make. I will also ask you to protect me from criticism that is not constructive, is invalid and is in fact destructive. I will trust you to help me to discern the difference between constructive and destructive criticism. This will all be very good. Thank you, Lord. 

Lord, I know I have blind spots. I have flaws within me that I cannot see by myself. I will welcome constructive criticism into my life. I will not be defensive. I will not be stubborn and unresponsive. I will take action and make course corrections I need to make. Amen

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Ignore Criticism

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Discipleship Devotional Study Guide – If – Proverbs 13:18 – Ignore Criticism – Growing As Disciples

If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.  Proverbs 13:18 (NLT)

An Honorable Life

Do you want to live an honorable life? Do you want to live the life that I have given you to live? Do you want me to mold and shape your life so that you can be the person that I have called you to be? Yes, I want to be all that you have called me to be. Yes, of course I want to live the life that you have given me to live. What might hinder me from living the life you have given me to live? What could stand in the way of me becoming the person that you have called me to be?

Those are two very good questions. You are the answer. I don’t understand. You could stand in the way of becoming the person that I have called you to be. You could hinder the work that I want to do in your life. You could be proud and arrogant. You could be defensive and resistant. You could think that you know it all. You might believe that you have no need to listen to words of constructive criticism. You could fail to accept life giving and life saving words of correction. You could put up walls of resistance that no one would dare approach. No one would come near. No one would speak into your life. No one would tell you what you need to see. Do you know why that is? I’m not sure. They would be sure that you would not listen. They would be unwilling to take a risk on you. They would not want to feel the pain of your defensive resistance.  

I don’t want to be this person. I want to welcome words of constructive criticism and correction into my life. I want everyone to know that I will hear and act on whatever they have to say to me. I want to be able to benefit from anyone and everyone who might help in molding and shaping my life. I will not be defensive. I will not be resistant. I will not put up walls. I will accept whatever you have to say to me. I will not be proud. I will not be arrogant. I want to be the person you have called me to be. I want to live the life that you have given me to live. Do your work in me. Speak into my life. I am listening. I hear your welcome. I know that you are listening. I will mold and shape your life. You will become the person I called you to be. You will live the life that I have given you to live.

Lord, I have not been a fan of constructive criticism. I have been resistant to words of correction. That has been a huge mistake. I will welcome your correction into my life.  I will receive and act on constructive criticism so I will be able to live an honorable life.  Amen

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