Pro 10:17 | MHM | STEP | The Importance of Accepting Correction This section explains the difference between people who accept correction and those who reject it. Keeping and learning from good advice leads to a better life. Ignoring or refusing advice causes people to go the wrong way and miss out on true happiness. v. 17 : People who not only receive instruction but also keep it in their hearts are in the way of life . They do not forget what they learn or let others take it from them. They use this instruction to guide their own actions and also to help others. This way leads to true comfort now and eternal life later. On the other hand, people who stubbornly refuse to accept correction are making a big mistake. They do not want to learn because it shows them their faults. They especially dislike instruction that corrects them, and this is a sign that they do not understand right and wrong. If someone will not listen when they are told they are going the wrong way, they will keep making mistakes and miss the way of life (Proverbs 10:17 ).

‏ Proverbs 10:17

The Importance of Accepting Correction

This section explains the difference between people who accept correction and those who reject it. Keeping and learning from good advice leads to a better life. Ignoring or refusing advice causes people to go the wrong way and miss out on true happiness.

v. 17: People who not only receive instruction but also keep it in their hearts are in the way of life . They do not forget what they learn or let others take it from them. They use this instruction to guide their own actions and also to help others. This way leads to true comfort now and eternal life later. On the other hand, people who stubbornly refuse to accept correction are making a big mistake. They do not want to learn because it shows them their faults. They especially dislike instruction that corrects them, and this is a sign that they do not understand right and wrong. If someone will not listen when they are told they are going the wrong way, they will keep making mistakes and miss the way of life (Proverbs 10:17 ^a).