Being Corrected

DAY 155
2-27-10
NEHEMIAH 13


Good Morning!

One of the hardest things a leader has to do is correct people when they sin or when they are wrong. The necessary discipline is difficult to give and receive because it involves people. Our text today shows that Nehemiah had to return to the king. He left instructions and when he returned, he found that his instructions were not carried out. He took corrective measures and made sure that the needed changes took place. He gave the reasons why – godly reasons.

God’s word says that going through discipline is not pleasant. It’s not supposed to pleasant. Yet, discipline is a way to show love.

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.( Heb 12:11)


Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. (Rev 3:19)

Parents, Elders, Teachers, and other leaders are responsible to teach, correct, and discipline. This is how we learn to live godly, biblical, and productive lives.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:15-17)


Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Tim 4:2-3)

Leaders have the responsibility to correct and discipline; they must do so with love and humility. All of us (including leaders) are subject to the authority of God, his son, and his word. We must have the respect and humility to be obedient and accept God's discipline and correction.

Barry

I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. Correct me, Lord, but only with justice — not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing. (Jeremiah 10:23-24)