Proverbs 28:23

One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 27:5-6

Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.

Matthew 18:15

“If your brother sins against you, go and rebuke him in private. If he listens to you, you have won your brother.

2 Samuel 12:7

Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

1 Kings 1:23

and it was announced to the king, “Nathan the prophet is here.” He came into the king’s presence and bowed to him with his face to the ground.

1 Kings 1:32-40

King David then said, “Call in Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada for me.” So they came into the king’s presence.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous one strike me—
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me not refuse it.
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.

Proverbs 29:5

A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.

Galatians 2:11

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he stood condemned.

2 Peter 3:15-16

Also, regard the patience of our Lord as an opportunity for salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him.

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