Readings in Proverbs
Proverbs – Day 13
Day 13: Listening – part 1 Surely one of the fruits of pride is an unwillingness to listen to others. A stubborn, unteachable person is a difficult person who often […]
Day 13: Listening – part 1
Surely one of the fruits of pride is an unwillingness to listen to others. A stubborn, unteachable person is a difficult person who often finds himself or herself alone. Often such an attitude goes hand in hand with being harsh to others, a headstrong ego, and a talkative spirit. Such people do not like to be shown where they are wrong (Prov. 15:12). But where the fool enjoys the sound of his own voice, the wise person listens and obeys (Prov. 10:8).
Fools think that they are always right, but the wise listen to others (Prov. 12:15). May God temper our egos with a true godliness that comes from above! May we be listeners, willing to swallow our pride, and humble enough to be corrected.
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
– Prov. 10:8
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.
– Prov. 10:17
Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.
– Prov. 11:14
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
– Prov. 12:15
Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honoured.
– Prov. 13:18
The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
– Prov. 14:15
A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
– Prov. 15:5
A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
– Prov. 15:12
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
– Prov. 15:22
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
– Prov. 15:31
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
– Prov. 15:32
Gracious God, please forgive us our stubborn wills and unteachable spirits. Forgive us where we take offense instead of humbly receiving correction.
At the cross You have claimed us, now please do the painful work of creating godliness within us by removing the dross, for the sake of Your holy Name, Amen.
– Graham Barnes
