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Devotional for August 26, 2026

YOU SHOULD LOVE CORRECTION

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Proverbs 3:12

“For whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.”

Additional Verses

📖 Proverbs 3:1-13; 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Revelation 3:19-20

Acts 20:32 says “And now, brethren, l commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” I have often heard many people quote the words that He who hates correction is a fool. This is very true because it is only a wise person who understands the need for correction and a fool does not think that way. Many people do not realize that when they are being corrected, it shows love for them. The reason why you are being told to love correction is because correction helps you not to go astray but you are led to follow the correct path. You are probably one of those people who gets angry when being corrected, but this is not the right attitude. When you get angry, as you are being corrected, you will actually be blocking many blessings that are supposed to come upon your way. When you rejoice and thank God for correction, blessings are poured on you and you will find that you will not make mistakes again and again. Revelation 3:19 says, “Those whom l love, l rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.” The Word of God is the rod of correction for all His children of whom He has shown great love for them according to John 3:16 when He gave up His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. The reason for giving up His only begotten Son for you was to give you His nature which is righteousness and save you from the penalty of eternal death. Each time you seem to stray from the paths that God has prepared you to walk in, His Word corrects you. When your lifestyle becomes contrary to God’s Word, you will be walking in darkness and it is only God’s Word which is the light of every Christian that corrects you to walk according to the will of God. When you don’t spend time finding out from God’s Word how God would like you to lead your life, you are also in the category of those who while they are Christians, hate correction. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” You must therefore, everyday find time to find out about God’s great thoughts for you by starting your day by learning from His Word. His Word is able to build you up and make you an edifice. It is in His Word that you are able to discover His special purpose for you. The Word of God will correct you so that you will stop being subject to poverty, sickness or other forms of unnecessary sufferings. Remember what He has said about you in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the thoughts that l think towards you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a future and hope”. The Father would like you to enjoy life here and after and this will only be possible when you submit yourself to His correction through His Word. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear LORD Jesus Christ, I am sorry for getting angry whenever I was corrected by Your Word. Now I know that each time I am being corrected I should remember that it is because You love me that is why You correct me through Your inspired Word. Thank You Father, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.