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04-20-2014, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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You Can Cope with Criticism
It is the Lord [Himself] Who examines and judges me. —1 Corinthians 4:4 No matter what you do in life you will occasionally be criticized by someone, so you must learn to cope with it and not let it bother you. Criticism is very difficult for most of us, and a person’s self-image can be damaged by one critical remark. But it is possible to learn how not to be affected at all by criticism. Like many other great people, the apostle Paul experienced criticism about many things. He experienced the same thing we do, which is that people are fickle. They love you when you are doing everything they want you to do and are quick to criticize when just one little thing goes wrong. Paul said he was not in the least bit concerned about the judgments of others. He said he did not even judge himself. He knew he was in God’s hands and that in the end, he would stand before God and give an account of himself and his life. He would not stand before any man to be judged (see 1 Cor. 4:3–4). Sometimes the people who are criticized the most are the ones who try to do something constructive with their life. It amazes me how people who do nothing want to criticize those who try to do something. I may not always do everything right, but at least I am attempting to do something to make the world a better place and to help hurting people. I believe that is very pleasing to God! After many years of suffering over the criticisms of people and trying to gain their approval, I finally decided that if God is happy with me, that is enough. Each time someone criticizes you, try making a positive affirmation about yourself to yourself. Don’t just stand by and take in everything anyone wants to dump on you. Establish independence! Be confident in God’s love and approval, and don’t be defeated by criticism. Trust in Him The first step is not reacting to your critics, but it doesn’t stop there. Jesus blessed those who persecuted Him because of His deep trust in the Father’s plan. How can you bless people who are critical of you? From the book Trusting God Day by Day by Joyce Meyer.
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04-21-2014, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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Have found that constructive criticism can be good, it is how it is said that is the issue. Some people may mean well, others may be full of their own importance, others may think that theirs is the only way, that is the gift of the program. We can take it under perusal and see if it something I need to look at, adjust, or apply to my life. I always like to have a wee talk with my God, and Him and I have an honest appraisal, not turning a deaf ear or blind eye, just because we don't like it. Some of it may be truth that I need to look at, whether I want to or not. Check the message, not the messenger. Don't consider the source, go to the Source and affirm it there.
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