To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. —Aristotle

HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO CRITICAL PEOPLE?

1) OFTEN, YOU

When they hurled their insults at him [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. —1 Peter 2:23

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. —Proverbs 19:11

Whenever anyone has offended me I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it. —Rene Descartes

2) SOMETIMES, YOU

Now the Ephraimites asked Gideon, “Why have you treated us like this? Why didn’t you call us when you went to fight Midian?” And they challenged him vigorously. 2 But he answered them … —Judges 8:1-2

… When the men of Ephraim heard Gideon’s answer, their anger subsided. —Judges 8:3 NLT

3) OCCASIONALLY, YOU

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself … —Proverbs 15:31-32 NLT

4) ALWAYS WORK TO

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. —Proverbs 12:18 NLT

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV —Ephesians 4:29 NIV

So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. … 12 Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. 13 So let’s stop condemning each other. … —Romans 14:10, 12-13 NLT