Coping with Criticism - Part 4

We're continuing with ways to deal with criticism from the The Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible. Here are a couple more suggestions:

Sixth, consider Scripture. Memorize and meditate upon texts such as Ephesians 6:10, "Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might," as well as Romans 12:10: "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love." When critics attack and you can't understand God's ways, trust Jesus' words in John 13:7,"What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter."

Seventh, consider Christ. Above all, look to Jesus in the face of mounting criticism. Hebrews 12:3 advises, "Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself." Peter is more detailed: "Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth; who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously" (1 Peter 2:21-23).

Tomorrow will wrap up this series with a couple more items to consider.