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THe Saints are apt to be made a re∣proofe, especially a∣mongst their neighbors, Ps. 31.11.
The smiting of the righteous should be a kindnesse unto us,
And the reproofe of such should be a preci∣ous oyl, which shall not break our head, Psal. 141.5.
A scorner should not be reproved, least hee hate us,
A wise man rebuked loves it, Pro. 9.8.
It is a brutish thing to refuse reproofe, Pro. 12.1.
A scorner loveth not him that reproveth him Pro. 12.15.
Despightful revenge taking with a despight∣full heart for old hatred causeth great vengeance to come with furious rebukes, Ezek. 25, 15.
When people grow naturally prophane then they, may seem past re∣proof, Hos. 4.4.
Grievous offenders must be sharply rebu∣ked, Mar. 8.33.
It is hypocriticall to be prying into other mens faults with beams in our own eyes, Mat. 7.3.
Hee that rebuketh a man shall finde more favour at length, then he who flattereth with his tongue. Pro. 28.25.
Wicked men hate the light, least their deeds should bee reproved, Iohn 3.20.