Wise Reprover; Obedient Ear, Prov 25:12

Benefiting From Reproof Prov. 25: 12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO of a Wise Reprover. Reproof that is beneficial is like “an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,” [Prov 25:12]. For reproof to be beneficial there must be a wise reprover and the one being reproved must have an obedient...

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Turn You At My Reproof, Prov 1:23

Prov 1:23 says, “Turn you at my reproof”.  A reproof is criticism for a fault or blame expressed to the face.  Reproofs are intended to get you to turn for your own good. In the context, the Lord reproves the simple, scorners, and fools, Prov 1:22, in order to turn...

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A Lesson on Reproof

Reproofs of Instruction Prov.6:23   The reproofs of instruction are the way of life. As much as you would like to never be reproved, or called out for your error, it is a part of life. So, what should be our reaction to reproof? The Bible has many things to...

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Reproof II Tim. 4:2

Reprove II Tim. 4:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To reprove is to speak in disapproval of; to rebuke, meaning to scold in a sharp way; to reprimand; or to convict.  Reproof is essential in life. The purpose of reproof is to: get you to turn – Prov 1:23 – to stop...

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Seven Proverbs to Practice

Seven Proverbs to Practice   A proverb is a short sentence expressing a well-known general truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs based on experience, observation, and by direction of the Spirit of God. Let’s look at seven of these proverbs and...

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