Proverbs 29:1. “He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”
NOT AGAIN! The little baby had learned early on Loud cries will bring the mother running. But if he keeps doing that it won’t be long Before he learns mother will be slower in coming.
A child who is corrected but continues to do The things parents tell him are wrong – Will find it’s not wise – and behavior change is due Or soon he’ll sing a much different song.
A teenager who is rebuked by parents who love Him and want him to behave right by choice – Makes a big mistake if he complains about what they have And ignores their reproof and the firm tone of voice.
For when the same mistake is made over and over There is bound to come some serious disaster. Refusing to change can have consequences that forever Will leave you destitute and following the evil master.
Even old men who won’t accept sincere correction, And step out of God’s will and commands – Will find they and followers going the wrong direction
For not submitting to righteousness’ demands.
A stiff-necked person whoever they are Is a reproach to themselves and the Lord; Such a one may not realize they’ve gone too far And in the end, they will be turned away by God.
“I have given quite a lot of reproof in these last few weeks Father, as I have sought to warn and entreat people to come to repentance. Probably that is enough for now but if I should give further warnings, may I be led by the Holy Spirit to reprove in such a way as to make people willing to listen and act. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”