Topic- Accepting Correction

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible, and it is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 27:5, 6

1.What do these proverbs teach about someone who has an unteachable spirit?

  • Proverbs 15:10-12
  • Proverbs 19:29
  • Proverbs 26:3
  • Proverbs 29:1
  • Why do you think fools will not heed correction?

    • 2.What do these proverbs teach about someone who humbly accepts correction?

  • Proverbs 12:15
  • Proverbs 13:18
  • Proverbs 15:5
  • Proverbs 15:31-32
  • Write a sentence summarizing what these proverbs teach

    • 3.Read the following passages and answer the following questions: Who was given godly counsel? Why? How was the counsel taken? What were the results?

  • 1 Samuel 25:13-40
  • 1 Kings 12:1-19

    • 4.Read Deuteronomy 31:24-29, II Chronicles 36:13-20, and Acts 7:51-53

  • What were the consequences for Israel when they did not heed God's Word?
  • What warnings do you receive from Israel's example?

    • 5.What do the following verses teach about God's instruction?

  • Proverbs 3:11-12
  • Proverbs 20:30
  • Revelation 3:19
  • How is God's chastening a protection for His children?

    • 6.In what ways has God given you His counsel this week-personal Bible study? Sermons? Words from a friend? What was your attitude as you listened?

    7.Read Psalm 141:5. What about David's attitude would you like to emulate? Write a prayer to God in your own words.


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