Are You THRIVING? – Part 1
THRIVE (dictionary) – to prosper or flourish; to grow vigorously
FLOURISH (dictionary) – to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way,
especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment; to thrive
in growth
VIGOROUSLY (dictionary) – strong, healthy and full of energy
SERIES TEXT: John 10:10 NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have
life, and have it to the full.
New Living Translation – “…a rich and satisfying life.”
Message Bible – “…can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they
ever dreamed of.”
STRIVE (dictionary) – to struggle or fight vigorously; to struggle in opposition
TONIGHT’S TEXT: Proverbs 10:17 NIV, NLT, AMP
Proverbs 10:17 NIV
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction
leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17 NLT
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore
correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17 AMP
He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for
others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his
example is a path toward sin and ruin].
The QUESTION I have for you concerning this message is:
“Are you teachable?”
6 Aspects of T-H-R-I-V-E:
“T” stands for Teachable
KEY PHRASE: You can’t be connected if you can’t be corrected.
CORRECTION (dictionary) – an adjustment that is made to compensate for an
observed deviation from ideal conditions
DISCIPLINE (dictionary) – the ability to behave in a controlled and calm way even
in a difficult and stressful situation
The Promise of Correction:
Proverbs 4:13 NIV
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
Proverbs 12:21 NIV
No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 29:1 NLT
Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed
beyond recovery.
Proverbs 13:18 NIV
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds
correction is honored.
Proverbs 15:10 NLT
Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates
correction will die.
Proverbs 15:12 NLT
Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise.
Proverbs 15:32 NLT
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you
grow in understanding.
Luke 11:28 NIV
He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Are you Teachable (correctable)?
Hebrews 12:5-11 NLT
And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as His children?
He said, “My child, don’t make light of the LORD’s discipline, and don’t give up
when He corrects you. For the LORD disciplines those He loves, and He punishes
each one He accepts as His child.” As you endure this divine discipline, remember
that God is treating you as His own children. Who ever heard of a child who is
never disciplined by its father? If God doesn’t discipline you as He does all of His
children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really His children at all.
Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit
even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever? For our
earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But
God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in His holiness. No
discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will
be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Proverbs 10:17 – “He who heeds discipline (is TEACHABLE) shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction (IS NOT Teachable) leads others astray (shows
them the way to death and destruction).
In 2017…are you committed to Growth and Development?
It is imperative that you and I “THRIVE!”