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Reproving with Sharpness—When?

… The term “reproving with sharpness” is found in D&C 121:43. Photograph …

Reprove, Betimes, and Sharpness in the Vocabulary of Joseph Smith

… 121:43, which counsels the Saints of the necessity of “reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then …

The Book of Mormon

… [2] Lucifer, one who could have become a great leader with God’s direction, instead became the icon for unrighteous … 7:21). In directing priesthood holders, the Lord said, “Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then …

The Book of Mormon: A Primer for Priesthood Leadership

… H. Burke Peterson describes how a man worthily endowed with the priesthood, whom he called the “Man of Power,” … 7:21). In directing priesthood holders, the Lord said, “Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then …

The Role of Trust in Religious Education

… to be a high priority for everyone involved, beginning with those with the most formal authority in organizations. … June 1977, 5. [13] Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell, “Reproving with Sharpness—When?,” Religious Educator 2, no. 1 (2001): 84. …

A Scriptural Comparison Concerning Anger: 3 Nephi 12:22 and Matthew 5:22

… in the Sermon on the Mount that “whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the … he hath been plain unto you. Ye say that he hath used sharpness; ye say that he hath been angry with you; but … the Lord describes that at times leadership requires “reproving betimes with sharpness” (D&C 121:43). Note the …

Positive Classroom Discipline

… and love for those we teach usually lead us to deal with student misbehavior constructively, most of us can … 11:3–4). The Lord says we may reprove “betimes with sharpness” (D&C 121:43) and President David O. McKay says it … out of context to justify ill-advised use of coercion. “Reproving betimes with sharpness” is proceeded by the Lord’s …

“I Will Yet Make Him a Polished Shaft in My Quiver”

… Ohio, Joseph Smith and his wife Emma sat down to supper with guests Bishop Newel K. Whitney, Bishop Edward Partridge, … situations may call for such a course of action—“reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost” (D&C 121:43). …

Uncovering the Voice of the Lord

… they can seek for the eyes to see how he is working with and through them to develop their capacity to bless … 3 (2000): 129. [15] Kent P. Jackson and Robert D. Hunt, “Reprove, Betimes, and Sharpness in the Vocabulary of Joseph Smith,” Religious …

“Persuasion and Love Unfeigned”

… 121:41). All leaders tilt one way or the other on a scale, with force at one end and loving persuasion at the other. … enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile—reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then …