One of the harder things to accept in life is when others correct us. Usually when confronted by a shortcoming of ours we are fearful, and our egos, which tend to be fragile, react with anger and resentment. But Scripture reminds us in many places that to be corrected is in fact a gift:

1. When the Just man corrects me it is kindness. Let him rebuke me–it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it. (Psalm 141:5)
2. It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. (Eccl 7:5)
3. He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. (Prov 13:18)
4. He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.. (Prov 15:31-32)
5. To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry. (Prov 25:12)