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Rejoicing in Reproof. I. The Principle of Reproof. A. Definition 1. re” back ” + prove” test ”= test again , correction needed 2. to criticize sharply : reprimand 3. Blame expressed to the face. B. It exists because of love ( Prov 27:6; Heb 12:5-7)
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I. The Principle of Reproof A. Definition 1. re”back” + prove”test”= test again, correction needed 2. to criticize sharply: reprimand 3. Blame expressed to the face
B. It exists because of love (Prov 27:6; Heb 12:5-7) C. Godreproves (2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; Ps 94:12; Ps 119:67,71,75) D. Christreproves (Rev 3:19) E. The Holy Spirit reproves (John 16:7-8)
Wholeheartedly (Isa 58:1) • Fearlessly (Eze 2:3-7) • With Christian love. (2Th 3:15) • Openly (1Ti 5:20) • With patience & doctrine (2Ti 4:2) • Sharply, if necessary (Tit 1:13) • With God’s authority (Tit 2:15)
II. The Purpose of Reproof A. To profit you! (Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16) B. To produce change!
Repentance (Mt 11:20-24) • Understanding (Mt 16:9,11) • Belief (Mark 16:14) • Soft hearts (Mark 16:14) • Boldness (Mr 4:40)
6. Sincerity (Mt 23:13) 7. Orderly conduct (1Th 5:14). 8. Charity (Ne 5:7) 9. Righteous practices (Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16)
III. The Peril of Ignoring Reproof • Leads to brutishness (Prov 12:1) • Leads to destruction (Prov 15:10, 29:1) • Leads to remorse (Prov 5:12) • Leads to error (Prov 10:17)
IV. The Promise of Reproof A. It is better than… • Secret love. Pr 27:5. • The praise of fools. Ec 7:5. • Excellent oil. Ps 141:5. • Stripes to a fool. Pr 17:10.
B. It leads to … • Prudence (Pr 15:5) • Understanding (Pr 15:32) • Knowledge (Pr 19:25.) • Wisdom (Pr 15:31; 29:15) • Honour (Pr 13:18) • Happiness (Pr 6:23)