Rebuke from a friend is actually a form of love. Though painful at the moment, rebuke is profitable in the long run. When rebuke comes from a friend, you can trust the source. You know the person has your best interests in mind. Accepting rebuke is one thing, giving rebuke another. Both are needed to make friendship thrive.

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Topics:	Accountability, Christian life, Conflict, Confrontation, Rebuke, Relationships, Sin, Spiritual friendship
Filters:	Counseling, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor, Preaching
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Proverbs 15:21-33, Proverbs 27:5-9, Proverbs 27:17
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. …

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply-and how good is a timely word! …

A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. …

He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame. …

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Topics:	Accountability, Conflict, Conflict resolution, Confrontation, Disagreements, Division, Unity
Filters:	Discipleship, Elder, Mentoring, Pastor, Prayer, Premarital counseling, Small group leader, Small groups
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Proverbs 10:19-20, Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 18:6, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 25:12
Date Added:	July 30, 2007