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.

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.

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

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.

But let no man contend; let no man offer reproof; for your people are like those who contend with a priest.

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Set all your trust in God and fear not the language of the world; for the more despite, shame, and reproof that ye have in the world, the more is your merit in the sight of God. Patience is necessary unto you, for in that shall ye keep your soul.

When holiness is achieved by conforming to God's will, one knows intuitively that which is wrong and that which is right before the Lord. Holiness speaks when there is silence, encouraging that which is good or reproving that which is wrong.

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.’”

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.