Discipline Brings Quality to Life

Proverbs 10:17–24
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Discipline

The person who has discipline in his life is an example of one who has a meaningful life whereas those who refuse to learn from discipline cause others to stumble. A person’s conduct affects not only himself but others as well, either favorably or unfavorably (vv. 17-18). It is only when a person learns that he cannot trust himself but that he must rely completely upon the Lord and His Word that his feet will walk in the way of life. There should be more concern in Christians today about evil speaking (v. 18).The tales may be true but that does not excuse us to repeat them. In His Word over and over again in unmistakable terms He has expressed His hatred about evil-speaking.

A warning is given that constant talking will lead to sin. To control our lips is often difficult but it is a part of true wisdom (v.19). A man of God should weigh his words, remembering that for every idle word he must give an account (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7). In contrast to the destructive talk of the wicked the words of the righteous are uplifting and to be valued like choice silver (v. 20). Many are helped by useful instruction, but fools will die with their own stupidity (v. 21. When the LORD blesses you with riches, you have nothing to regret (v.22). Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the godly will enjoy acting wisely (v. 23). What evil people dread most will happen to them, but good people will often get what their heart desires (v. 24).

Application

As people watch my life are they challenged to live for the Lord or do they say, “If that is what a Christian is, I don’t want to be one?” More people are watching my life than I realize and one day I will give an account for the way I live.

Proverbs 10:17-24 (English Standard Version)

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