Quotes about Reproof
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.
— James Faust
True love is willing to warn, reprove, confront or admonish when necessary.
— John Ortberg
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.
— Julian of Norwich
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16—17
— Henry Blackaby
Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precepts.
— George Washington
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
— Anonymous
A sharp reproof sometimes is a precious pearl, and a sweet balm. The wounds of secure sinners will not be healed with sweet words.
— Richard Sibbes
A light to guide, a rod to check the erring, and reprove.
— William Wordsworth