Jul 26 2011
A Biblical Look at Reproof
Being prideful men (and women) we do not like to be reproved by our fellow brethern. But let us take a brief look at a short Biblical survey of the matter.
Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked. (Psalms 141:5 NKJV)
Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. (Proverbs 9:8 NKJV)
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. (Proverbs 10:17 NKJV)
Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid. (Proverbs 12:1 NKJV)
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. (Proverbs 13:10 NKJV)
The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. (Proverbs 15:31-32 NKJV)
Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool. (Proverbs 17:10 NKJV)
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV)
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