Nobody likes criticism. It’s often unsolicited and rarely fun. Many times, we reject our critic’s words because of the harsh spirit in which they are spoken.

Yet God can take even a wrong attitude, bad timing, or harsh tone of voice and still tell us something we need to hear. That’s why we are wise to pay attention when someone critiques us. Invited or not, criticism forces us to examine ourselves and take notice of weak areas. This helps us discover who we really are and avoid unnecessary mistakes. If we fail to listen, our potential for mental, emotional, and spiritual growth is limited.

While not all opinions are valid, it’s important to respond well and evaluate criticism correctly. First, do not immediately reject the comment, blame the person, or defend yourself. Instead, consider what was said and ask God if He’s trying to tell you something. Then, thank the person for his interest in your growth, and explain that you’ll reflect on his observation. If he was sincere, he’ll be appreciative, but if his intentions were negative, this will disarm him. Next, evaluate the criticism and determine what exactly is under scrutiny—your beliefs, your character, your behaviour, or God? Finally, view this as an opportunity for growth, and, if necessary, apologize to the person you’ve offended.

Jesus died on the cross for our sake, so we as believers are certain of His approval. When we remember this, the disapproval of others will take on less significance and cause less hurt. Then, as we learn to respond correctly, we will be blessed to find ourselves growing.

Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. “

Proverbs 23:16
“My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right. “

Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. “

IT IS WELL. GOD BLESS

Embracing criticism is the bain of amelioration despite how unconventional and bizarre it may appear. Researches have shown that criticizing someone tend to make them better in the particular things they were criticised of.

That why in African politics, we lack the nerve to criticizing our leaders of their fallings but will rather choose to haul praises on them to our own detriment.


In order words, the idea of irreprehensible impulses of all religious believes, nicknamed blasphemy is pretty devastating. Every idea and concept should be open to criticism in order to pave way to more understanding and rationally improve the tenets of it.

It boils me seeing in some countries where mere criticism of religious values and laws fetch one death penalty, imprisonment, and bury.

Same here, questioning and criticizing absurd contents of the bible is a taboo like in the case slavery, genocide, and torture.
We all should endeavor to listen and accept constructive criticism especially those ones not meant for ridicule.