Living Within the Banks
Scripture – Proverbs 10:17: 17He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Reflection: “Discipline” is a tough word these days. Our culture places so much value on personal freedom, many people resist any thought of being told what to do or not do. The idea of being corrected is met with defensiveness and resistance.
Yet this is part of the wisdom of God’s way for us. We often confuse discipline with punishment. Sometimes punishment is part of discipline. But daily discipline itself leads to life.
I think of the banks of a river. When the river stays within its banks, the water flows with power and direction. When it overflows its banks, it becomes a meandering flood, causing all kinds of trouble for many people.
What disciplines do you live by on a daily basis? What’s one that Christ would have you focus on today?
Reflection: “Discipline” is a tough word these days. Our culture places so much value on personal freedom, many people resist any thought of being told what to do or not do. The idea of being corrected is met with defensiveness and resistance.
Yet this is part of the wisdom of God’s way for us. We often confuse discipline with punishment. Sometimes punishment is part of discipline. But daily discipline itself leads to life.
I think of the banks of a river. When the river stays within its banks, the water flows with power and direction. When it overflows its banks, it becomes a meandering flood, causing all kinds of trouble for many people.
What disciplines do you live by on a daily basis? What’s one that Christ would have you focus on today?
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