Reproof

There are those who chastise the people by telling them of the severe punishment intended for them, but do not teach them how to improve themselves in the future, and there are those who heal, with their advice - to Proverbs 10/20, 12/18; see also to Isaiah 1/6.

Some reprove with harsh words and are unsuccessful, while others do so with soft words - to Proverbs 10/20.

He who reproves his friend honestly he will be loved more than one who (falsely) flatters - to Proverbs 28/23.

In accordance to the intensification of the love, the greater the reproof - to Proverbs 27/5.

At the beginning a person must control his inclinations and conquer them - this is called mussar , imposing morality. Then the time comes ''of let us take account'', to open one's eyes and oversee one's ways, to know how to save himself from an obstacle, and not to invert the order - to Rabba bar Bar-Hanna, Bava Batra 78 : ''the governors will therefore say ''.

A person willing to accept reproof and morality will merit to lead them all - to Proverbs 21/28.

Mussar is chastisement/suffering, Tochacha (reproof) is by words - to Proverbs 10/16.

It is good to reprove another person, for even if he does not obey the person reprimanding him, the one that offered reproof, will enjoy the reward accruing to the other for his mitzvahs, while the punishment for the transgressions made by the person that reprimanded, will be visited upon the head of the person who stubbornly rejects the reproof - to Proverbs 12/14, 13/21, 21/12 (the source of this is in the writings of the sainted Ari, Sha'ar Ha-Gilgulim, pp. 55, 172 according to Hagiga 15A: if the righteous person is deemed worthy, he enjoys his portion and that of his fellow in the Garden of Eden).

Hokhaeh tokhiah eth 'amitekha, ''you must surely reprove your colleague'' (Lev. 19/17) - who is your colleague in Torah and mitzvahs, but not an evil person who will come to hate you, as it is said: al tokhiah letz ''do not reprove a mocker'' Adderet Eliyahu to Lev 19/17 (and so adduces Be'ur Halakha in his name, siman 608 beginning with im m'forash ba- Torah , that a wicked person is not to be reproved'' - and this is explained in Y'vamoth 65:. just as it is a mitzvah to say anything that will be listened to, so it is a mitzvah not to say anything that will not be accepted).

It is the way of the righteous , that the reproof serves them as a mirror, like that which a woman looks into, and which enlarges all her blemishes so as to enable her to cover them or remove them, though they are actually very light, so that in the end they are clean and pure- to Proverbs 9/8.

If you see how someone is angry with his fellowman and causes him sorrow, he who sees yet remains silent will be punished. - to Proverbs 22/25.
Go To Next Topic

List of All Topics In This Anthology

Advertisements

In What Ways Does The Temple Institute Act To Rebuild The Temple?

  • Exhibition of Temple Vessels

    The restored Temple vessels, pending service in the rebuilt Holy Temple, may be viewed by the public at our headquarters in Jerusalem. Since 1989, (5749,5750) over 100,000 visitors from all over the world have visited the Institute each year. Through the renewal of these sacred vessels, some of the light of the Holy Temple has begun to return.

  • Research Institute

    The scholars and scientists of our Research Institute teach about Temple-related subjects, including the services and structure of the Temple.

  • Academy of Temple Studies

    The Temple Institute's traveling educational bureau. The Academy lectures to audiences of all ages and backgrounds in Israel and abroad. Using numerous creative methods, the Academy's presentations portray life in Temple times.

  • "Hebrew Artists House"

    Specializing in publications, visual aids and educational materials that bring the world of the Holy Temple to life.

  • Yeshivat Dvir High School for the Judaic Arts

    Educating a new generation of artists, musicians and traditional Jewish artisans in the Temple spirit.

  • Yeshivat Beit HaBechira Institute of Study

    A seminary for advanced study and training in all subjects relating to the Holy Temple.
    For a more in-depth description of the yeshiva, Press Here.

The Bible teaches us that the Holy Temple was the center of mankind's spiritual relationship with G-d. The prophets of Israel all foresaw that the day will come when the Holy Temple will be rebuilt, and will once again be the spiritual focus of the entire world. As Isaiah states, "For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people."

Visit our web site at http://www.templeinstitute.org/
Email: mail@templeinstitute.org
Tekhelet Has Been Rediscovered !
For more information on how to get Tekhelet and why you should wear it, GO TO: http://www.tekhelet.com

Here at http://www.600000men.com we also have an article about Tekhelet
Read:   A Solution to Fundamental Problems Regarding Tekhelet

© 2000 [ 5760 in the Jewish Calendar] All Rights Reserved.