“Learning to Listen to Criticism” Proverbs 9:9, 12:15, 13:10, 15:32, 17:10 #1 Pride can be exceedingly expensive. Criticism is when another person judges you by declaring that you have FALLEN SHORT of a particular standard. A key step is to recognize the idol of SELF #2 Criticism is a kindness, an honor, and a blessing if we have the HUMILITY to listen to whatever may be TRUE in it (Prov. 12:15; 13:10; 17:10; 13:13; 9:9; 15:32; Ps. 141:5). We will never be able to welcome criticism as a kindness until we under stand both God’s CRITICISM and his JUSTIFICATION of us … Continue reading Learning to Listen to Criticism (Peacemaker 5 of 8)