He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
(Proverbs 15:32)
We need instructions in our daily life to grow in wisdom and understanding. In all fields of work, whether he is a doctor, engineer, businessman, mechanic, or whatever work he does, he needs instruction. So, in our Christian life, we need instruction, how much more if you minister to others. We need instructions in order to live the Christian life, to find success, and to avoid failures. We also need instructions when we fail so that we can do it right and not repeat the same mistakes over and over again. We need instructions to motivate us to do right. But a person who does not want to listen to instruction is proud, thinking he knows all. He thinks he is a better person than others. It takes humility to listen to instructions. He who refuses instruction is depriving himself of the opportunity to learn and grow. Thus, King Solomon said, he that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul. How can a person gain understanding if he refuses instruction? People dislike criticism but if there is indeed a contradiction to one’s belief or ways, and he will not listen to correction, he will not improve and he will not know that there are errors in what he believes or does. You must hear first, and be willing to be reproved and you will get understanding.
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