Rebuke

Godly Sorrow Produces Repentance

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches, and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with them Biblically and lovingly …

Eliphaz Gives a Second Speech

This chapter contains Eliphaz’s second address to Job (vv. 1-35). Eliphaz thought he was a wise man, so he rebuked Job for his sins. Believed to be the oldest, and considered the wisest of Job’s three friends, he began his second speech by raising the question of whet …

A Prayer For The Lord’s Protection

For the most part this is a psalm of prayer for delive¬rance from wicked men and sinful practices and it ap¬pears the situation is growing desperate. The account of David in I Sam. 24:1-7 is where Saul came after him with three thousand men and David has a chance to kill Saul but refused to …

Giving Needed Rebuke is Never Easy

The oppressive rule of a wicked leader is compared to the vicious attack of a roaring lion (v. 15). He oppresses the poor like a wild beast among the people. He bears rule with a heavy hand and fails to see that the security of his job should be related to the welfare of those under him (v. 16) …

IllustrationMickey Mantle Ready to Quit Was Jarred to His Senses by His Dad

Former New York Yankee Mickey Mantle recalls that as a teenager in the minor leagues he began playing poorly. Discouraged, homesick, and feeling sorry for …

IllustrationWesley Comments On a Young Ladies Jewelry

John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a …

IllustrationThe Queen’s Reaction to Sir Walter Raleigh’s Request

Sir Walter Raleigh once made a request of the Queen, and she reluctantly answered, “Raleigh, when will you ever stop begging?” Walter replied, “When your Majesty stops giving.” His request …

IllustrationBe Careful Who You Rebuke

The clergyman was disturbed during a sermon by some noisy people. He did not scold or manifest any sign of anger. “I am always reluctant,” he said quietly, “to expose those who misbehave during services, because of an experience I had some years ago. A young …