Last week we talked about relationships. And how the bible reveals that our relationships determine our destinies. (For the good or for the bad) We saw that over and over again in Scripture, from the Proverbs to Paul. Today, we’re going to look at: Dealing with Criticism in an Emotionally Mature, Christ-like Way. When we say criticism, we're not talking about the healthy kind of constructive criticism where people who love you are exposing your blind spots and speaking hard truth because they care. That’s the good kind of criticism...that you’re supposed to welcome. Today we're talking about your critics...those who try to tear you down, undermine your reputation, and attack your character. How do you respond to THAT in an emotionally mature, Christ-like way?

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From Series: "Stuff You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner"

The Bible has a lot to say about how to respond to critics and criticism in a Christ-like way, how our responses to things we can't control will determine the direction of our lives more than what actually happens to us, or about how staying excited about the future is a prerequisite to living a life of fulfillment, and how the people you associate yourself with will determine your success or failure.