Maturity at work - a sign

One of the signs of a truly mature individual is how he handles correction or reproof.

Note that it is how he handles -- which means how he responds to.... or REACTS to or in, a situation.

Prov. 10:17 He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others. And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others.

When we heed or pay attention to correction and reproof, we help not only ourselves but others also. We usually see this when it comes to teamwork. When working together, if the leader corrects a team member, when recieved and taken to heart, it helps the team work better.

The vision of the team as a whole is more important when working together than that of the individual. So at this point if a mistake is made on an individual level and is corrected, it must be remembered that the idea is to improve the individual and move forward as a whole.

When we are so secure that correction doesn't lower our self-esteem and affect our sense of worth, we will be able to look at ourselves in a whole different light.

When we rebel against reproof, we cause ruin for ourselves and others. Again, looking at the team example, the team would not be able to move forward and progress toward its goal.

We need to be strong enough to take correction and move forward after examining our motive.

Not only will we move forward , we will help others along the way.

And we will walk on a path toward our destination instead of ruin and destruction.

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. Prov. 3:12