Sermonette: The Principle of Rebuke

Sermonette: The Principle of Rebuke

Rebuking With Mercy
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Bill Cherry
Given 21-Jun-03; 15 minutes

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description: (hide) Bill Cherry, referring to Luke 17:3, examines the contexts in which rebuke is justified and when it is inappropriate. We must emulate the example of Jesus Christ, who never used guile or animosity as he responded to taunts, insults, or persecution. When Jesus did rebuke, he provided helpful instruction.Some may have repented as a result of His thoughtful, tactful rebuke. The spirit of forgiveness should predominate in rebuke, even when it is done with force. Rebuke should have the purpose of communicating, not condemning. Communicate – don’t hate.