criticism

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Don’t Be The Devil’s Messenger!

Satan is a liar and a critic. Scripture identifies him as “the accuser of our brethren” (Revelation 12:10). Sadly, he gets a lot of help from many “brethren” and he...
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Responding To The Critic

Dr. Mike Edwards served for 37 years as the pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA. He is a man of wisdom and a great encouragement to those who are serving...
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Put Up Your Sword

Our world and our churches are full of hurting people. Far too often those hurts have come from those who are supposed to be fighting in the same army. Friendly...
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Thank God for Your Critics!

It is inevitable that critics will come. If you obey God there will be some man who does not understand. And the critics are not always foes - sometimes they...
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Can You Go One Day Without It?

Relax. I'm not going to ask you to give up something important like chocolate or coffee. I want to ask you to give up something far more destructive. A few...
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The Devil Doesn’t Need Our Help!

Dr. Lee Roberson used to say, "It takes no size to criticize." Indeed one of the smallest things a man can do is to tear someone else down. Christ always...
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Dealing with Accusations

Accusations are damaging things.  For sure there are times that sin must be addressed and sinners confronted.  That is called restoration - at least that is what it should be...
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Handling Criticism

I like to be liked.  So do you!  There is a great danger in seeking to please men - desiring to gain their compliments and avoid their criticism.  "The fear...