"He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing" (Prov. 29:1).
Stubbornness in the face of reproof is dangerous business. When someone is "reproving" us, that means they are pointing out the error of our ways. They are flashing the warning signal so that we will slow down (and hopefully change directions).
A person who has been warned, but "stiffens his neck" is like a man who sees a "bridge out" sign and keeps speeding forward. Danger is lurking up ahead, and he is barreling toward it.
God has warned us that his people must depart from wickedness. Do we rush ahead, and do as we please? Or do we see the caution light, and turn? If we fail to listen, we will be broken.
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