Paul’s Personal Rebuke Gal. 4:12-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first part of this chapter, Paul gave the Galatians a good reason why they should not now be under the law. The reason is based on the rationale that a grown child does not subject himself to his childhood rules....
Dual Authority Matt. 6:24 Two masters is dual authority. It never works, not at home, at work, at church, and not with God. You must pick one and love it and hold to it. No man can serve two masters. Who or what is your single authority? It is...
The Word of God is Profitable 2 Tim.3:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The word of God is profitable. When we receive it and believe it, it works effectually in us – 1 Thes 2:13 – the word of God, given by the inspiration of God, is profitable for: Doctrine – 2...
Offended and Dealing with Others Prov. 25:8-12 We all get offended and have need to deal with others about it. The Bible has some very good help in these matters. We have two main choices when we are offended, respond back to the offending party or keep it to...
Often Reproved Prov. 29: 1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life (Prov 6:23). If you attend a true Bible believing church, there you will find reproof because reproof corrects...
A Word Fitly Spoken Prov. 25:11-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A word fitly spoken is a beautiful thing – v.11 – to be able to speak a fitting word, two things must be true: You must be a wise reprover – v.12 You must be a faithful messenger – v.13 In...
A Good Word Prov 15: 23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You know how good it feels to give the right answer at just the right time – it is a wonderful joy to be able to speak the truth, to say just the right thing, to encourage someone or to say...
How to Spot a Scorner Prov.14:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Scorn – (n) open disrespect for a person or thing accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike – (v) to scorn is to look down on with disdain. Scorner – a person who expresses contempt by remarks or facial expressions; a...
Reproofs of Instruction Prov. 6: 23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Reproofs are criticisms to the face. In their mildest form, they are like “making others take responsibility” for their own actions. In a little tougher form, they are a correction or a tactful criticism. A still tougher form is a rebuke. ...
II Tim 4:2-4 Giving Reproof CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The scripture exhorts preachers to reprove as part of preaching. To reprove is to reprimand. Synonyms are criticize, rebuke, scold, tell off, and admonish [warn]. Preachers are to reprove, the words of God reprove [2 Tim 3:16], the Spirit of God reproves...
