Tag: reproof

Good Kids, Eph 6:1-3

Good Kids Eph. 6:1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Good kids are children who do what the Bible says.  We know that the proportion of children who believe and obey the Bible today is much smaller than the proportion of kids who don’t.  So it is becoming less and less likely, with each successive generation, that […]

Wounds of a Friend, Prov 27:6

The Wounds of a Friend Prov. 27:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”  This verse shows us that in, at least, some of our relationships with true friends, we are going to be wounded.  Or we may have to wound […]

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 them from their folly.  If […]

Scripture is Profitable, 2 Tim 3:16-17

In 2 Tim 3:16-17, Paul said, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” We are going to look further at the words in bold in these verses […]

Instruction and Reproof

Instruction and Reproof Matt. 17:14-21 In this passage we have already studied “faith” and “unbelief” in previous lessons. Today we will look at one more thing that the Lord wants us to do. We saw that the disciples had all the faith to heal the lunatic that was needed, because in Matt.10:1, they had been […]

Reproof of Life Prov 6:23, 15:31

Reproof of Life Prov 6:23, 15:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The reproofs of instruction [Prov 6:23] are also called the reproof of life [Prov 15:311].  You need reproof in order to live.  Reproofs are a vital part of life. From where do reproofs come?  Reproofs come from: The Holy Spirit – Jn 16:8-11 – before we […]

Continue Thou in the Things II Tim. 3:14-17

Continue Thou in the Things II Tim. 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul told Timothy to continue in two things: the things that he learned from Paul and the holy scriptures.  Timothy continued in: The things he learned from Paul – 2 Tim 3:14 – Timothy was Paul’s son in the faith [1 Tim 1:2]. Paul […]

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 say about the proper response […]

Jewelry Prov. 20:15

Jewelry Prov. 20:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon examines godly jewelry in the Bible as it is contrasted to cosmetic jewelry.   The Lord discouraged wearing jewelry as adornment because it tends to obscure godliness by drawing attention to the outward appearance of its wearer [1 Tim 2:9; 1 Pet 3:3] and away from the Lord.  […]