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If you are dealing with criticism let me suggest four criteria for determining its validity.
1) Make it a matter of prayer. 2) Consider the source. 3) Carefully weigh the criticism, separating that which is valid from that which is not. 4) With God’s help, make the corrections that are required. A mature person understands the value of constructive criticism and disciplines himself to learn from it. Proverbs 15:32 declares,
“Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.”
— Proverbs 15:32 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, we cannot afford to ignore valid criticism lest we lead others astray. Yet neither can we be influenced by misguided criticism. Give us the wisdom to know the difference and the humility to take correction when it is needed. Amen.