Quotes about Reproof
At times one hesitates to reprove or admonish evil-doers, either because one seeks a more favorable moment or fears his rebuke might make them worse, and further, discourage weak brethren from seeking to lead a good and holy life, or turn them aside from the faith. In such circumstances forbearance is not prompted by selfish considerations but by well advised charity.
— St. Augustine
The LORD will send curses upon you, confusion and reproof in all to which you put your hand, until you are destroyed and quickly perish because of the wickedness you have committed in forsaking Him.
— Deuteronomy 28:20
and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
— Proverbs 5:12
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
— Proverbs 10:17
A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
— Proverbs 15:12
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
— Proverbs 15:31
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
— Proverbs 29:1
I will execute great vengeance against them with furious reproof. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I lay My vengeance upon them.’”
— Ezekiel 25:17
But let no man contend; let no man offer reproof; for your people are like those who contend with a priest.
— Hosea 4:4
He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
— 2 Timothy 2:25
It is to be feared that very many have little knowledge of the main enemy that they carry about them in their bosoms. This makes them ready to justify themselves, and to be impatient of reproof or admonition, not knowing that they are in any danger. 2 Chronicles 16:10
— John Owen
No matter how just your words may be, when you speak with anger, you ruin all: no matter how boldly you speak, how fairly reprove, or what not.
— St. John Chrysostom