Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker Olen C. Baker MDiv, LPC

It's important to accept feedback when and where you have fallen short.  We are human.  We sometimes fail.  It's also important to apologize so we can move forward with a clean heart.  Not always easy, but always necessary.

God tells us to model his grace and mercy in place of being critical or cynical.  Be careful how you live.  It has lasting effects.

Sure, you'll respond with anger and doubt about the person giving you criticism and eventually you might realize that the messenger was wrong. but the message was right.  Talk to God and discover how to move in a better direction.

Corrections should always come in love, not hate.  We are better off when we can clearly understand the value of change.  It's never easy but if we are the recipient of criticism, step back, talk to God, and discover a better resolve.  

Ask God for the wisdom, courage, and strength to accept it.  God has designed guidelines for each of us to walk on the bettter side of life.  Sometimes that means that you have to change your path.  Accept it and reap the benefits of change.

Criticism is a negative attack on someone else and it never generates a positive result.  Turn to God to discover a better way to address your anxiety and hurtful behavior.  God will show you how.