Chastisement

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Hebrews 12:6-7 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 

Taking and accepting correction is part of learning. In management it is a key necessary trait that employers look for. The reason is that correction is the key to development and growth and ensures success. 

More so in Gods kingdom. Many times, what may seem to us to be an evil attack, or "bad luck" may actually be God chastising us. Chastisement is part of Gods discipline. It is correction and without correction our work and our lives can go very wrong indeed. 

Correction can sometimes be very harsh, so harsh it can be mind shattering and back breaking. Like the 40 years of Israelis in the desert. Accepting correction and acting upon it defines us as having a positive attitude. That attitude further defines our success at work as well as our relationship with God. 

A bad attitude, on the other hand, makes it hard for us to accept correction and indicates pride. If we are not able to take correction in a positive way from our parents, friends and colleagues, chances are we will not be able to take it from God either.

Therefore, to learn from God, wisdom demands we are open to His corrective measures and action, in complete humility and minus any ego.