Criticism is characterized as a hostile reaction to what is known to be unacceptable. The first response to criticism could be to defend yourself from an attack on your character and self-esteem rather than address specific ways to make healthy changes in your feelings and behavior.
An alternative to dishing out criticism is to offer corrections based on insight and wisdom, which might actually be accepted rather than rejected. No one is beyond needing corrections, so seek insight and wisdom for making corrections rather than becoming angry and withdrawing in silence.
Insight makes it possible to detect flaws in thinking as well as in understanding how to make healthy changes. Wisdom sees the value in changing one’s behavior and thinking. Proverbs 3:11 offers this advice: “When the Lord corrects you, pay close attention.” God desires to deliver you from trouble and sorrow because he cares for you.
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Remember what I say and
never forget it… Get wisdom and insight! ... Do not abandon [them, for they]
will protect you and keep you safe.
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