King Amaziah of Judah had a complex response to correction. He initially demonstrated a willingness to heed advice when he was confronted with his mistakes, particularly after he had engaged in idolatrous practices and had faced military defeat. For example, when the prophet Amos confronted him about his wrongdoings, Amaziah ultimately did listen and made some adjustments.
However, his willingness to accept correction seemed to diminish over time. After achieving military success against Edom, his pride grew, leading him to challenge Israel and reject further counsel. This culminated in a failure to heed the warnings from the prophet, which resulted in his defeat and eventual downfall.
Overall, King Amaziah showed a mixed response to correction: he could respond positively at times but also fell prey to pride and disobedience, which ultimately led to negative consequences for his reign. His story exemplifies the importance of humility and the dangers of ignoring wise counsel.