“Whoever
heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads
others astray.” (Proverbs 10:17)
I
used to tell my kids that I wanted them to be a thermostat – not a
thermometer. I meant I wanted them to
set the tone (temperature) for the atmosphere where they live. In other words, if they obey and do what’s
right they lead those around them in the same path. On the contrary, if they are a thermostat
(they just read the temperature – whatever it is) they will go up and down with
whatever comes their way.
This
verse states the same thing. If we follow Christ we show the way toward
life. But if we ignore what we know to
be right, we not only go up and down ourselves, but we lead those around us
astray.
What
a sobering verse that makes us realize the power over those around us.
Are
you a thermostat or a thermometer?
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