D I S C I P L I N E

Proverbs 10:17

Who among us likes to get his or her ear chewed off by the coach?  Who enjoys correction?  Obviously everyone wants to think that he or she competes at the highest level of his or her ability each time on the track.  The problem is, most of us never approach that level of competence and thus need correction.

In Proverbs chapter 10 at verse 17 we read, “He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.”

We’ve probably had teammates who ignore the correction that the coaching staff gives them.  They give verbal agreement when the coach is speaking, but go on doing everything the way they were before.  This scripture says that in doing that they do a great disservice to not only themselves, but to the whole team.  Here it says they lead others astray by their actions.

The promise of this verse is that if we listen closely to discipline, or correction, we will show others the way to life.  When we make adjustments as corrected by our coaches, parents, pastors, friends or teammates, we provide a rich example of humility and grace to those around us.

Pray and ask the Lord for a gracious attitude that accepts correction and shows the way to life for your team.  Compete greatly today!

Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 22:14-23
Hebrews 4:12-16
Isaiah 17-20