Fraternal correction

Fraternal correction is the admonishing of one's neighbor by a private individual with the purpose of reforming him or, if possible, preventing his sinful indulgence.

Quotes

• We should welcome discipline, loved ones; no one should be irritated by it. It is good and supremely useful to rebuke one another, for this binds us to the will of God.
  • First Epistle of Clement 56:2, as translated by B. D. Ehrman, The Apostolic Fathers, Loeb Classical Library (2003)

• If thy brother shall offend against thee, go, and rebuke him between thee and him alone. If he shall hear thee, thou shalt gain thy brother.
  • Matthew 18:15 DRB