Proverbs 17:10 A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
A single word of correction penetrates deeply into the heart of a wise man, for he welcomes instruction and learns from rebuke. But even a hundred lashes cannot change the heart of a fool, who remains hardened and unteachable. Wisdom listens and grows; folly resists and suffers.
The word “fool” here is from the Hebrew kĕciyl, referring to one who is dull of understanding and morally stubborn.
This contrast highlights the difference between teachable humility and prideful foolishness.
Biblical correction: A sign of love and the path of wisdom: [1] Correction is an expression of love – Biblical correction is not harshness but an act of compassion. To lovingly correct someone is to desire their growth and restoration, not their shame or condemnation. God’s correction is not rejection; it is a mark of His love. Just as a good father disciplines his child to guide him toward wisdom and maturity, so God shapes His children through discipline, because He delights in their growth (3:11-12). Christ’s rebuke is never cold or cruel; it flows from His deep love for His people. His call to repentance is a call to restoration. To be corrected by Him is to be loved by Him (Rev. 3:19). True love doesn’t allow someone to continue in destructive ways. Correction is care in action. To be continued…
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