Accepting Reproof

[Mr. M]

2 Timothy 3:
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The bigger issue is whether or not someone would act
or change their behavior based on that word.
The willingness to receive correction is essential
to a healthy relationship with the Lord.
When is the last time you witnessed someone
receiving a rebuke in front of everyone?
As it goes with scripture!

1 Timothy 5:20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all,
that the rest also may fear.

2 Timothy 4:
1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ,
who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom:
2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season.
Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine,
but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears,
they will heap up for themselves teachers;
4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.

Titus 2::15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority.
Let no one despise you.

Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present,
but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit
of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

[Mr. M]

Just now, Mr. M said:

2 Timothy 3:
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keeps instruction:
but he that refuses reproof errs.

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction:
but he that regards reproof shall be honored.

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way:
and he that hates reproof shall die.

[Mr. M]

19 hours ago, Mr. M said:

2 Timothy 3:
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.

This is what it means to be blameless,

to accept correction from a loving Father.

Proverbs 3:

11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

 

 

[Mr. M]

On 6/9/2024 at 6:15 PM, Mr. M said:

Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keeps instruction:
but he that refuses reproof errs.

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction:
but he that regards reproof shall be honored.

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way:
and he that hates reproof shall die.

Titus 3:

7 That being justified by his grace,

we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly,

that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.

These things are good and profitable unto men.

9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions,

and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 

11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted and sinning,

being condemned of himself.

[Mr. M]

On 6/9/2024 at 6:15 PM, Mr. M said:

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsakes the way:
and he that hates reproof shall die.

15:
31 The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
32 He that refuses instruction despises his own soul:
but he that hears reproof gets understanding.

Proverbs 17:10 A reproof enters more into a wise man
than an hundred stripes into a fool.

[Ray12614]

Actually  . . . I have witnessed it twice in church services as an last-ditch effort of the Holy Spirit to call to 2 different men to repent, and turn their lives around.  Yes . . . once was in the middle of an worship service too . . . 

One man was into various porn and wife beating/abusive behavior. He being rebuked by didn't repent and continued this abuse, and so the next time his wife came in to church bruised and battered, we called the police and reports were filled and social services became involved. To date this couple is still together in an disfunctional home. I pray that the kids are protected from abuse and harm. They no longer come to church and blame us for their bad home situation. Much more information can be given, but, it was the culmination of years of counseling that they both refused to do.

Another man was hurting his wife and child and was stealing things to finance his crack cocaine habit. He was rebuked by the Holy Spirit publicly, and he rejected it refusing to repent. He left in a tantrum, and It cost him his wife and family. He never lived the Christian life that he professed, but, said whatever he had to to keep control over his wife and continue the abuse. If he had only repented and got right with Jesus it would have turned out quite differently. Its a shame . . .  

Most correction and rebuke can be handled privately, or semi privately. Public rebuke happens rarely, but, when it does the gifts of discernment and word of knowledge given under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is done as a last resort to avoid tragedy. It always is something that is very uncomfortable in a public setting.