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Weekly Bible Verse – Accepting Criticism
If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you will be honored. Proverbs 13:18 (NLT)
Ignoring criticism leads you to poverty and disgrace. In other translations of the Bible, the word translated here as “criticism” is translated “discipline,” “instruction,” and “correction.” If you ignore those around you who are trying to help you through instruction and correction, simply put, you are being foolish. As the remainder of the proverb states, those who do heed the instruction/criticism/correction will end up not in poverty and disgrace but will be honored instead.
We all know that criticism or discipline (yet another translation) is not fun to accept. No one wants to be criticized. It is usually uncomfortable and sometimes painful. At the same time, as shown here, it is beneficial for your long term success (I’m all for avoiding poverty and disgrace). So, when a friend offers you some advice or correction, listen and learn as you’ll be better off for it in the long run.
God bless and have a great week…
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Personally, I think I would like to go for the translation “discipline”, “instruction” or “correction”, rather than “criticism” because there are so-called “destructive criticisms” and I definitely ignore them!
Anyway, thanks so much John for this post. We’re reminded that God who loves us and wants us to succeed, also disciplines us whenever necessary.
God bless.
Jose O. Paclibare
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