Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1 Peter 2:23-24 No one likes personal criticism. Sometimes it seems that we go out of our way to help and encourage others, only to be met with a harsh word or accusation. Too often, when that happens, our protective shields immediately go up. But what do we do with criticism? First, we might respond by repressing the matter. That is, we acknowledge there is a problem but don’t want to do anything about it. We might feel grievously hurt by the comment but do not want to deal with the hardship of exploring or discussing it further. Second, we may respond by suppressing the conflict. We may act as if nothing ever happened, completely ignoring the situation to the extent that we actually become unaware that anything is wrong. Third, we might respond by blaming someone else. We can be quick to point the finger at others, while denying any personal responsibility in the matter. Selfish tendencies serve only to alienate us further from those who have challenged us in the first place. True, a word of criticism can hurt, but there may be something within the remark that is worth examining. Are you strong enough to face criticism with humility and godly confidence? Pastor J.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:27:57 +0000
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