Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. (Proverbs 10:13)

This proverb contains two camps or two sides just as the Kingdom of God simply has those who are in the kingdom and those who are not. There are no in betweens. Those outside of Christ are simply waiting to be punished for their sins, while those inside are seeking to persuade people to the truth, so they may be saved. There are some who can only be persuaded from certain sins by certain punishments while there are others who are far more interested in moving forward in their eternal life. They want to grow and build for the life that God has given them which will never end. Focus on eternity today and building your reward in it rather than joining the sinful who are simply awaiting punishment.