“Nobody likes correction” isn’t entirely true. We like correction when we readily see the problem and the benefit. We don’t like it when we think it’s unnecessary or intrusive.
My oldest daughter came home from college one day and said her car was making a funny noise. I got in and drove it and instantly knew what the problem was. A knot had developed on her tire, causing it to drive rough. I removed the tire when I arrived home to confirm my suspicion, and sure enough, there was a knot and exposed wire on the back of the tire. It was time for new tires. Correction was needed and desired.
She knew there was a problem needing correction but didn’t know how to fix it. So, she brought it to her daddy and asked me to correct it. I knew there was a problem and hoped I could fix it myself. If not, I would have to take it to a professional. Both of us desired to correct the problem. We knew the result of not seeking correction was, at the least, a bumpy ride and, at worst, a breakdown or wreck. Once I found the problem, I sure didn’t want her driving it back to college with a blowout eminent. It would have been unloving if I didn’t correct it. A blowout could have caused a wreck that may have injured her and others.
The Lord corrects us when we are wrong (Hebrews 12:6). His correction is a good thing as it primarily brings us back to what we were created for and what He desires – loving Him. Our sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2). There are problems we face way too large for us to handle on our own (1 Peter 5:7). We need loving correction from our heavenly Father. It’s best when we know we are in sin or have a problem that we take it to our Father and allow Him to diagnose it and bring the correction needed. When the Holy Spirit shows us our sin (conviction), we must respond with repentance. It’s foolish to ignore the sin or problem in hopes it will just go away. A blowout is eminent! That one area is affecting all of us, and it’s only a matter of time before it gets worse, even deadly. It’s a bump now, but soon it will be a blowout! Why not stop, take it to your Father, let Him lovingly correct it, and get you back on track towards a restored relationship with Him before it gets worse and affects others?
stephen R Harrison 
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