*Do not mind the wrong criticism!*
*When he was verbally abused, he did not return with an insult; when he suffered, he would not threaten retaliation. Jesus faithfully entrusted himself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.*
*1 Peter 2:23* TPT
If you are doing anything worthwhile for God’s kingdom, you will invite fire. Snakes get exposed whenever the grass gets cutm. In fact, the more valuable your contribution to the kingdom, the more severe the criticism will be.
When it comes to criticism, it’s important to remember that all things that come into your life, good or evil, complaints or praise have first passed through God’s loving hands before they got to you (Romans 8:28).
Receive constructive criticism with a spirit of gratefulness and ignore whatever is rooted in falsehood. Take the high road, as did your Lord when He came under attack (1 Peter 2:23). It is a test of your spiritual maturity to see how long you can go without taking offense when criticized.
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin