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Criticism Can’t Hurt You Unless You Believe It

“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2)

That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” have no effect on a person?

Because they KNOW it is undeserved.

If you criticize me about something but I’m sure you’re wrong, I brush it off right away and move on.

On the other hand, what does it mean when those words affect me?

It means somewhere deep inside I believe they might be true.

I believe YOU might be right.

I believe I might be out of my depth, my lane, or my league.

And when I believe any of those things might be true …

I STOP believing in what I’m doing and I let the worry win.

SO DON’T BELIEVE IT!

Don’t accept criticism as a sign you’re doing something wrong.

See it as an acknowledgement you’re doing something worth noticing.

Use it to help you improve and let it remind you of this …

If you’re pursuing your purpose and doing good work the best you can …

That’s nobody’s business but you and God’s.

When you believe THAT, criticism won’t hurt you at all.

In fact, it will only make you better.

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