"As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear." -Proverbs 25:12, KJV

When one is correcting us, it is usually to make us better and help us see true error. We know by now who can be trusted and who is probably trying to just attack us. We need to listen to those with our best interests at heart and actually take action. This is especially true if it comes from one in a position of higher authority--they can see much, much more than we can. Above all, we should be listening to our Pastors. There are no other people on this earth who care for our well-being than Pastors that are sold out to God.