Are You Truly Humble?
He who corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself, And he who reproves a wicked man gets insults for himself. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. (Proverbs 9:7-9 NASB) Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. (Proverbs 27:5-6 NASB) A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. (Proverbs 17:10 NASB) Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it... (Psalm 141:5a NASB) Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. (Proverbs 25:12 NASB) The Love of God Last time we examined the faithful discipline of our loving God. We recognized what a blessing it is that God woul