August 17, 2018 - - Proverbs 17:10 - - Who commands your respect?

A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
Proverbs 17:10 NLT

The more you ponder this proverb, the more it works on your mind, soul and heart. 
Am I willing to receive a rebuke? 
Am I am person of understanding? 
Do I weigh the things people say to me? 
What is God teaching me through the words of others?

Jesus promised to His followers the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit of Truth will lead the soul to whisper to God: "Abba, Daddy". The Spirit will lead the heart to listen to and love Jesus more and more. The Spirit will prick the conscience of the believer and this will have more effect than any coercion, beating, or verbal shoutings for love makes the man tender to God and desirous to honour the Captain of his salvation.

Jesus, You are the Savior of the World. In Your death and resurrection we are dead to sin and raised to new life. 
Jesus, You are the Captain of our Salvation, Who leads believers to victory over sin and joyful service in Your Kingdom cause. 
Spirit of God, keep our hearts tender to the commands of Jesus and shield us in our Father's love. Amen.