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Rejoicing in Reproof: Understanding the Principle, Purpose, Peril, and Promise of Reproof

Reproof, defined as corrective criticism, is an expression of love from God and Christ. Preachers are urged to rebuke fearlessly but with Christian love, patience, and God's authority. The purpose of reproof is to profit, produce change, and lead to repentance. Ignoring reproof can lead to brutishness, destruction, remorse, and error. Embracing reproof promises prudence, understanding, knowledge, wisdom, honor, and happiness. Discover the significance of rejoicing in reproof through biblical examples and teachings.

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Rejoicing in Reproof: Understanding the Principle, Purpose, Peril, and Promise of Reproof

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  1. Rejoicing in Reproof

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. F. Preachers are to rebuke! (Eze 3:17)

  5. 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)

  6. II. The Purpose of Reproof A. To profit you! (Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16) B. To produce change!

  7. Repentance (Mt 11:20-24) • Understanding (Mt 16:9,11) • Belief (Mark 16:14) • Soft hearts (Mark 16:14) • Boldness (Mr 4:40)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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.

  11. 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)

  12. Rejoicing in Reproof

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