Time always wins

Proverbs 28:23 “He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.” An initial reaction to discipline is often rebellion and a dislike for the corrective words.  Our human nature does not enjoy discipline, just the opposite.  Given time, however, there is a lesson learned and the recipient of the discipline realizes his error and becomes a better person.  Ignoring an issue or condoning where correction is needed will have shown the opposite of wisdom and loss would be the only result.