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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 19, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 8.

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Pointed and Personal Reproof

NATHAN said to David, "Thou art the man." That was very pointed and personal, but David did not take offense at the prophet for his plainness and faithfulness as many persons do at the present day, when their sins are pressed home on their consciences. That kind of reproof that means nobody and suits nobody is worthless. Truths suited to men's condition are the kind of truths they need, and the kind of truths that should be faithfully and pointedly addressed to them. There is too great a disposition to soften down the truth, so as not to hurt any one's feelings or give any one offense. The truth should be spoken fearlessly and faithfully, yet in love, whether the people will hear or forbear.—Methodist Recorder.