to tell you the truth even if it isn’t pleasant or easy? Maybe the last

time someone did that for you was when your parents spoke into your life

as you grew up.  Or maybe God has blessed you with people who are

willing to be honest with you – with good news or bad news – for the

sake of your growth.  How we view correction and criticism is connected

often in Proverbs to whether we are a wise person or a foolish person. 

And there is a root cause behind everyone who hates correction.