Proverbs 9:7-9 (KJV)
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

There are two ways advise and correction can be received depending on the heart of the person to receive instruction and also the heart of the person giving the advise.
Let us assume that the motive of giving advise is love and done in a kind way, then the reaction will solely depend on the receiver. One heart is the the heart of the wise person the other is the heart of the scoffer, a wicked person.

A wise person is someone who knows that they do not know everything and are humble and teachable. They will be keen for advise, instruction and correction understanding their limitations and the benefit. One would even take the right correction from someone who does not deliver it in a kind manner. When a wise person receives advise they will be thankful taking it to heart, learning from it growing in knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

The scoffer is someone who is proud and unteachable. They think they are always right and hate instructions. No matter what the advise is, they will hate it. They see it as an attack on them. Because of this they will ridicule and shame the person trying to help them. It can even lead to violence both verbal, physical and acts of revenge.

Because of this, we will need not only wisdom on how to help people by the way we deliver correction but also need to be wise if we should deliver it. Delivering it to the wicked scornful person will not benefit them but possibly cause harm to us.

Therefore be encouraged to day in four ways.

1. To be humble an teachable even when correction comes in an unloving manner.
2. To be wise and discerning if it is profitable to give correction.
3. To check our motives in why we want and see fit to correct.
4. To ensure we deliver it with humility, kindness and patience.

“2 Timothy 2:24-25 (KJV) And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, [25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”