Proverbs 12: Proverbs of Solomon (Cont.).
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is unwise. No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. The plans of the righteous are just and the house of the righteous stands firm. Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. The righteous care for their animals and those who work their land have abundant food. Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
God wants us to love discipline because it gives us knowledge and keeps us from wickedness. God isn't concerned about our appearance to the world, but our hearts. Righteous lives are reflected in righteous actions and righteous lives are rewarded. God doesn't want us to pretend to be somebody, but to live honest lives as a nobody. We are not to show annoyance quickly, but instead to forgive and overlook an insult. This is often difficult, but God wants us to live prudent lives.
