As a private school administrator, I learned a long time ago, it takes more than just a “talking to” for wayward students to correct their ways. I remember talking for one whole morning to a young man who went out and committed his offense again after the lecture.

In the Amplified Bible, Proverbs 29:19 says, “A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].”

There must be negative consequences added to the words.

If you are a parent bringing correction, ask yourself,”What is an appropriate consequence for my child to suffer to learn their lesson well?”

PRAYER: Father in Heaven, enlighten me to know exactly what penalty to impose upon whomever I am correcting.

READING: Pr. 28,29