HOW TO BE A WISEGUY

Discipline – Part 2

1. Intro. – Discipline Story
   1. Discipline is a word we don’t like to hear… not fun. We try to avoid it at all costs!
   2. We idolize people who lives without discipline – Hey they are cool!
   3. Discipline is boring, but in reality those ‘cool’ people we look up to – they never grow up, never move beyond the present. They never correct what needs correcting in their lives.

Discipline means CORRECTION

The Absence of Discipline (according to Proverbs)

If you lack discipline/correction . . .

· You are headed for DESTRUCTION

The person who accepts correction is on the way to life. But the person who ignores correction will be ruined (Proverbs 10:17).

· You are STUPID

Anyone who loves learning accepts being corrected. But a person who hates being corrected is stupid (Proverbs 12:1).

· You are DISHONORED

A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced. But a person who accepts correction will be honored (Proverbs 13:18).

· You are without UNDERSTANDING

A person who refuses correction hates himself. But a person who accepts correction gains understanding (Proverbs 15:2).

The Addition of Discipline (according to Proverbs)

If you accept discipline/correction...

· You are GROWING

My child, do not reject the Lord's discipline. And don't become angry when he corrects you (Proverbs 3:11).

· You are LOVED

The Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects the child that he likes (Proverbs 3:12).

· You are WISE

Learn the truth and never reject it. Get wisdom, self-control and understanding (Proverbs 23:23).

The Action of Accepting Discipline/Correction

1. Get into FELLOWSHIP (others).

Lord, those you correct are happy. You give them your teachings *Psalm 94:12).

2. Get into GOD’S WORD (God).

2. Get into self OBSERVATION (you).

Story – Emperor Moth

I love GOD so much that I gladly practice discipline on myself and ACCEPT discipline from God and others.