Pro 22:15 | MHM | STEP | Foolishness Bound in the Heart of a Child This section explains two important truths. First, everyone is born with a natural tendency to do wrong. Second, correction is needed to help us change and grow. Children especially need discipline to help them learn what is right. We all need guidance, both from our parents and from God, to overcome our foolishness. v. 15 : The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child” . This means that sinful desires are a part of our human nature, and even children are born with this problem. It is not just something that appears—it is tightly connected to who we are, like a branch grafted onto a tree. Only God truly understands how deep this foolishness goes. Because of this, correction and discipline are necessary, not just gentle advice. Parents must correct their children, and God also corrects us, his children (Hebrews 12:6-7 ). When we are corrected, we should accept it and let it help us become wiser.

‏ Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness Bound in the Heart of a Child

This section explains two important truths. First, everyone is born with a natural tendency to do wrong. Second, correction is needed to help us change and grow. Children especially need discipline to help them learn what is right. We all need guidance, both from our parents and from God, to overcome our foolishness.

v. 15: The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child” . This means that sinful desires are a part of our human nature, and even children are born with this problem. It is not just something that appears—it is tightly connected to who we are, like a branch grafted onto a tree. Only God truly understands how deep this foolishness goes. Because of this, correction and discipline are necessary, not just gentle advice. Parents must correct their children, and God also corrects us, his children (Hebrews 12:6-7 ^a). When we are corrected, we should accept it and let it help us become wiser.