--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whoever rebukes his fellow man, whether…" description: "\"“Whoever rebukes his fellow man, whether concerning matters between the two of them or between him [the fellow man] and God, needs to rebuke him in pri..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/maimonides-2639_fellow-man_whoever-rebukes-his-fellow-man-whether-c_746146.jpg" --- # Whoever rebukes his fellow man, whether concerning matters… ![“Whoever rebukes his fellow man, whether concerning matters between the two of them or between him [the fellow man] and God, needs to rebuke him in private. He shall speak to him calmly and gently, and make known to him that he talks to him only for his own good, to bring him to the life of the…” quote by Maimonides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/maimonides-2639_fellow-man_whoever-rebukes-his-fellow-man-whether-c_746146.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/maimonides-2639_fellow-man_whoever-rebukes-his-fellow-man-whether-c_746146.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/150/maimonides-2639_fellow-man_whoever-rebukes-his-fellow-man-whether-c_746146.jpg) > ““Whoever rebukes his fellow man, whether concerning matters between the two of them or between him \[the fellow man\] and God, needs to rebuke him in private. He shall speak to him calmly and gently, and make known to him that he talks to him only for his own good, to bring him to the life of the world-to-come. If he accepts it from him, good; if not, he shall rebuke him a second and a third time. Thus he is always obliged to rebuke him until the sinner strikes him and says to him, "I will not listen." If he does not prevent everything he can possibly prevent, he is ensnared in the sin of all those he could have prevented from sinning.”” [Maimonides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maimonides/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Advises private, gentle correction repeatedly until the person refuses, emphasizing responsibility to prevent sin. **In simple terms:** Correct others privately and persistently, but stop when they reject help. Key Takeaway Persist in caring correction, but respect refusal. Themes responsibility ethics communication Mood reflective serious Type ethical instructional When to use this quote - marriage counseling - parenting - leadership - conflict resolution Key Concepts Jewish law moral duty Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance persistence with respect for autonomy? - When is it appropriate to stop correcting? 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