Criticism
I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah. 2 Chronicles 18:7
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1 John 4:20
It seems a lot easier to love God than to love a brother who is critical of me. But perhaps the disagreeable comments for which I dislike him are really God speaking through him. Let us beware lest we express our love for God, but reject reproof from His children. Take criticism to God: if valid, by His strength change; if not, leave it with Him. --David Logan
Speak to my soul Lord Jesus, help me to heed Thy voice;
And when I heed, obey Thee, Thy heart and mine will rejoice. --L. L. Pickett
My joy flows from that grief of Thine; Thy death brings life to me. --Anon.
