Reproof

God gives reproof to his own children — 2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; Ps 94:12; 119:67,71,75; Heb 12:6,7.

God gives, to the wicked — Ps 50:21; Isa 51:20.

Christ sent to give — Isa 2:4; 11:3.

The Holy Spirit gives — Joh 16:7,8.

Christ gives, in love — Re 3:19.

On account of

Impenitence. — Mt 11:20-24.

Not understanding. — Mt 16:9,11; Mr 7:18; Lu 24:25; Joh 8:43; 13:7,8.

Hardness of heart. — Mr 8:17; 16:14.

Fearfulness. — Mr 4:40; Lu 24:37,38.

Unbelief. — Mt 17:17,20; Mr 16:14.

Vain boasting. — Lu 22:34.

Hypocrisy. — Mt 15:7; 23:13.

Reviling Christ. — Lu 23:40.

Unruly conduct. — 1Th 5:14.

Oppressing out brethren. — Ne 5:7.

Sinful practices. — Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16.

The Scriptures are profitable for — Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16.

When from God

Is for correction. — Ps 39:11.

Is despised by the wicked. — Pr 1:30.

Should not discourage saints. — Heb 12:5.

Pray that it be not be in anger. — Ps 6:1.

Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance. — 1Sa 12:20-25.

Declared to be

Better than secret love. — Pr 27:5.

Better than the praise of fools. — Ec 7:5.

An excellent oil. — Ps 141:5.

More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool. — Pr 17:10.

A proof of faithful friendship — Pr 27:6.

Leads to

Understanding. — Pr 15:32.

Knowledge. — Pr 19:25.

Wisdom. — Pr 15:31; 29:15.

Honour. — Pr 13:18.

Happiness. — Pr 6:23.

Eventually brings more respect than flattery — Pr 28:23.

Of those who offend, a warning to others — Le 19:17; Ac 5:3,4,9; 1Ti 5:20; Tit 1:10,13.

Hypocrites not qualified to give — Mt 7:5.

Ministers are sent to give — Jer 44:4; Eze 3:17.

Ministers are empowered to give — Mic 3:8.

Ministers should give

Openly. — 1Ti 5:20.

Fearlessly. — Eze 2:3-7.

With all authority. — Tit 2:15.

With longsuffering &c. — 2Ti 4:2.

Unreservedly. — Isa 58:1.

Sharply, if necessary. — Tit 1:13.

With Christian love. — 2Th 3:15.

They who give, are hated by scorners — Pr 9:8; 15:12.

Hatred of, a proof of brutishness — Pr 12:1.

Hatred of, leads to destruction — Pr 15:10; 29:1.

Contempt of, leads to remorse — Pr 5:12.

Rejection of, leads to error — Pr 10:17.

Saints should

Give. — Le 19:17; Eph 5:11.

Give no occasion for. — Php 2:15.

Receive kindly. — Ps 141:5.

Love those who give. — Pr 9:8.

Delight in those who give. — Pr 24:25.

Attention to a proof of prudence — Pr 15:5.

Exemplified

Samuel. — 1Sa 13:13.

Nathan. — 2Sa 12:7-9.

Ahijah. — 1Ki 14:7-11.

Elijah. — 1Ki 21:20.

Elisha. — 2Ki 5:26.

Joab. — 1Ch 21:3.

Shemaiah. — 2Ch 12:5.

Hanani. — 2Ch 16:7.

Zechariah. — 2Ch 24:20.

Daniel. — Da 5:22,23.

John the Baptist. — Mt 3:7; Lu 3:19.

Stephen. — Ac 7:51.

Peter. — Ac 8:20.

Paul. — 1Co 1:10-13; 5:1-5; 6:1-8; 11:17-22; Ga 2:11.