Proverbs 27:5
New Living Translation
5 An open rebuke
is better than hidden love!
Proverbs 28:23
New Living Translation
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
Galatians 2:14
New Living Translation
14 When I saw that they were not following the truth of the gospel message, I said to Peter in front of all the others, “Since you, a Jew by birth, have discarded the Jewish laws and are living like a Gentile, why are you now trying to make these Gentiles follow the Jewish traditions?
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1 Timothy 5:20
New Living Translation
20 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
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Matthew 18:15
New Living Translation
Correcting Another Believer
15 “If another believer[a] sins against you,[b] go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
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Leviticus 19:17
New Living Translation
17 “Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives.[a] Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.
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- 19:17 Hebrew for your brother.
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