Admonish
The word “admonish” is often used in sermons or
religious articles. It is in the Bible too.
The noun form of the word is found in 1 Corinthians 10:11, “...all
these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our
admonition…”
The verb form is found in Romans 15:14 in speaking of brethren who are,
“able also to admonish one another.”
The word “admonition” literally means “a putting in mind.” Similarly,
the word “admonish” means “to put in mind.” It is also translated “warn”
or “warning.”
It should be the goal of every Christian, teacher and preacher to take
Bible principles, examples and commands and “put them in mind.”
This form of instruction is a step beyond “teaching.” It is teaching and
warning.
Sinners must not only be taught, but they must be admonished their sins
have eternal consequences (Romans 6:23). Backsliding Christians must not
only be told of their error, but warned of its danger to themselves and
others (1 Cor. 5:4-6; 2 Peter 2).
Good Christians take admonition, “put it in mind” and apply it.
December 2005