I would like to believe that we would not stop pursuing truth, even if that truth brings us to a place of correction. The fact is none of us likes to be disciplined, but I am not aware of anyone who has ever escaped from it entirely. We all at some point in our lives have encountered discipline in one form or another. While some have profited from this, others have rejected and scorned the very idea that they needed correction.
As believers we are called to be teachable and open to correction as we walk out our salvation in light of sanctification. It is during this time that we may come to see things very differently than we once did, but then this is the point. I for one do not want to stay where I am today, and miss the valuable lessons that the Holy Spirit would like to teach me.
So, who is it that brings to us the correction that we need in our lives, correction that will make a lasting impact as we go forward? Truly, we can listen to trusted individuals that speak into our lives, bringing a voice of authority and wisdom, but ultimately we need to listen to Jesus, for He alone sets the standard. It is His standard that will stand up to any and all scrutiny, and by which we will see the greatest value.
As I reflect on God's word I see many individuals that He favored, but at the same time did not neglect to bring discipline in the form of correction. I think we can all bring several names quickly to mind with little effort. Men and women who profited greatly by the loving hand of Fatherly correction.
When my daughters were young and in need of correction, I would take them on my lap. Usually, it was to draw attention to something that they had said, erroneous thinking that I did not want them to come into agreement with and consider as truth.
I believe this is what the Holy Spirit desires to do with us as He points out wrong thinking, or behavior, before it becomes deeply rooted.
2 Timothy 3:16 ESV All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.