Proverbs 15:32 - Whoever heeds correction gains understanding

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

He who neglects discipline despises himself, But he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.

Proverbs 15:32

Commentary

Refusing to listen to godly instruction and discipline oneself is self-destructive. While it is a natural reaction to be defensive to corrective counsel, the wise will accept and heed such godly correction and discipline from their friends and fellow believers.

Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Galatians 6:10

Commentary

Paul's point is that the believer's entire life provides the unique privilege by which he can serve others in Christ's name.

MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ga 6:10). Nashville: Word Pub.

"the household of faith" / "family of believers"

The household of faith includes all who are saved, without regard to denominations or divisions. Our kindness is not to be limited to believers, but is to be shown to them in a special way.

MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Ga 6:10). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

"Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." - John Wesley