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The concept of correction is a significant theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's desire for His people to live in righteousness and truth. Correction is often seen as an expression of God's love and a necessary component of spiritual growth and maturity.
Divine CorrectionGod's correction is portrayed as an act of love and discipline. In
Hebrews 12:6, it is written, "For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives." This verse highlights that divine correction is not punitive but rather a form of guidance and care, intended to bring believers closer to God's will.
The Book of Proverbs frequently addresses the importance of accepting correction.
Proverbs 3:11-12 states, "My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights." Here, correction is likened to a father's loving discipline, emphasizing its role in nurturing a righteous life.
Human CorrectionThe Bible also speaks to the role of human correction within the community of believers. In
Matthew 18:15-17, Jesus provides a framework for addressing sin among believers: "If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church." This passage underscores the importance of correction in maintaining the integrity and unity of the church.
The Apostle Paul also emphasizes the need for correction within the church. In
2 Timothy 3:16-17, he writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." Here, correction is seen as a vital function of Scripture, equipping believers for a life of service and holiness.
Attitude Toward CorrectionThe Bible encourages a humble and receptive attitude toward correction.
Proverbs 12:1 states, "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid." This verse suggests that a willingness to accept correction is a mark of wisdom and a desire for growth.
In the New Testament,
James 5:19-20 highlights the redemptive purpose of correction: "My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins." Correction is thus portrayed as an act of love that can lead to repentance and restoration.
ConclusionThe theme of correction in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing both divine and human elements. It is an essential aspect of God's relationship with His people and the community of believers, aimed at fostering spiritual growth, repentance, and righteousness.
Strong's Hebrew
3256. yasar -- to discipline, chasten, admonish... to discipline, chasten, admonish NASB Word Usage admonished (2), chasten (5), chastens
(1), chastise (4), chastised (2), correct (4),
corrects (1), discipline
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The Loved Ones Chastened
... I shall try this morning to notice, first, what it is in his children that Godcorrects;
secondly, why Godcorrects them; and thirdly, what is our comfort...
Matt. x. 7, 8, 9
... that his former words were spoken vainly, and at random?" It being then natural
for them to suspect many such things, see how Hecorrects their weakness, and...
1 Cor. xi. 2
... and others disobeyed; therefore in his letter also again, he foments the place,
like a physician, by his mode of addressing them, and socorrects the offence....
There are Many Kinds of Alms, the Giving of which Assists to...
... the perplexed, and supplies the wants of the needy,"not this man only, but the man
who pardons the sinner also gives alms; and the man whocorrects with blows...
Of the Justice and Patience of the Christians.
... then we especially give thanks to our most indulgent Father, because He does not
permit our corruption to proceed to greater lengths, butcorrects it with...
1 Cor. Iv. 3, 4
... again were kindling grievous warfare. Mark then, how wisely Paulcorrects
them, doing away with this disease. For since he had said...
Gratitude for Deliverance from the Grave
... Yes; but that enemy's assaults were being overruled by the Lord, and were made to
work for his good; so David, in the present verse,corrects himself by saying...
Elucidations
... Alexandria. Hecorrects Ghisler's error in crediting it to Origen (edition
of 1623), and reminds us that there is but a single ms....
The Afterglow
... heritage of an unnumbered host. If because of human frailty we think of
heaven as rest, his spiritcorrects us. If in our partial...
Precious Deaths
... his justice to begin her dread assize. The text, also,corrects another
estimate, namely, our own. We love the people of God, they...
Thesaurus
Corrects (4 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Corrects (4 Occurrences). Hebrews 12:5
...corrects you;
(WEY). Job 5:17 "Behold, happy is the man whom God
corrects.
...Corrector (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who, or that which,corrects; as, a corrector
of abuses; a corrector of the press; an alkali is a corrector of acids....
Discipline (63 Occurrences)
... words which are addressed to you as sons, and which say, "My son, do not think lightly
of the Lord's discipline, and do not faint when Hecorrects you; (WEY...
Correspond (5 Occurrences)
Three (5005 Occurrences)
... proved that in Daniel and also in Bel and the Dragon (see Introduction to Bel in
the Oxford Apocrypha, edition RH Charles), Theodotioncorrects the Septuagint...
Leg (24 Occurrences)
... 3:20, where the King James Version reads: "the bonnets, and the ornaments of the
legs," the Revised Version (British and American)corrects: "the headtires (ts...
Invites (7 Occurrences)
... See RSV). Proverbs 9:7 He whocorrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves
a wicked man invites abuse. (WEB NIV). Proverbs 10...
Theology
... The importance of Biblical theology lies in the way it directs,corrects and fructifies
all moral and dogmatic theology by bringing it to the original founts...
Remedy (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) That whichcorrects or counteracts an evil of any kind; a corrective; a
counteractive; reparation; cure; -- followed by for or against, formerly by to....
Reproves (9 Occurrences)
... delights. (WEB NAS RSV). Proverbs 9:7 He whocorrects a mocker invites insult.
He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. (WEB NAS RSV)....
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