April 29
The Wisdom
in Correction
“Anyone who loves discipline loves knowledge. But anyone who hates to be corrected is stupid.”
Proverbs 12:1, NIrV
Dylan was the kind of teenager who believed he had it all figured out. Rules? Suggestions at best. Advice from parents or teachers? Unnecessary meddling. Dylan often rolled his eyes at lectures about responsibility or the consequences of his choices. “I know what I’m doing,” he’d say, brushing off his mother’s concerns or his teacher’s warnings.
But then came the day that changed everything. One impulsive decision—taking his parents’ car without permission to impress some friends—ended with a dented fender and a hefty repair bill. Worse, the incident cost Dylan his parents’ trust and brought a wave of guilt and shame he couldn’t ignore.
Sitting on the edge of his bed that evening, Dylan replayed the scene in his mind. His father’s disappointment, his mother’s tears, and the terrifying moment of losing control behind the wheel all weighed heavily on his heart. For the first time, Dylan whispered, “Maybe they were right all along.”
The next morning, Dylan sheepishly approached his dad in the kitchen. “I’m sorry,” he said, barely able to meet his eyes. “You were right—I should’ve listened.” To Dylan’s surprise, his father didn’t respond with anger but with understanding. “Discipline isn’t punishment, Dylan. It’s love. We correct you because we want the best for you.”
That conversation marked a turning point. Dylan began to pay attention when teachers offered advice. He sought his parents’ guidance before making decisions. And one evening, while reading the Bible with his mom, he came across Proverbs 12:1. Dylan chuckled softly. “I guess I’ve been...well, stupid.”
His mom smiled. “We’ve all been there, Dylan. But God loves to teach us when we’re willing to learn.”
Dylan realized that discipline wasn’t about controlling him—it was about shaping him into a wiser, stronger person. Slowly but surely, his stubborn heart softened, and he started walking the path of humility and wisdom.
Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the gift of discipline, even when it feels hard to accept.
Like Dylan, we often resist correction, thinking we know what’s best.
But Your Word reminds us that discipline is an act of love meant to guide us toward wisdom.
Help us to embrace correction with humility and see it as an opportunity to grow.
Teach us to value the advice and support of those who care for us, and lead us on the path of knowledge and understanding.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
