Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them
While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—