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Don’t be too quick on this one: I’m wondering if criticism can ever be a good thing?
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The Scriptures that I reference in this video are found in Acts 10-11.
I mentioned my blog post where I talk more about Peter’s rooftop vision and how we went from confused to enlightened. The post is Clearing Up the Confusion.
In the chapter on the bite of criticism, I wrote this—
Treating our critic as an opponent we have to defeat is sure to injure them and provide an opening for the enemy of our souls to pounce. Perhaps instead we should consider these wise words from A.W. Tozer: “Never be afraid of honest criticism. If the critic is wrong, you can help him; and if you’re wrong, he can help you. Either way, somebody’s helped.”
On the other hand, if you come into your meeting with a critic with a humble, willing-to-learn attitude, you will immediately soften the mood in the room. This kind of quietness keeps tempers from flaring (Proverbs 15:1).
See beyond the criticism to the critic. … Keep reminding yourself that this is a person to be loved, not an argument to be dismantled.
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