Comments on: Should We Respond When Criticized in the Blogosphere?

By: Posah

Posah — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:56:33 +0000

I thank God for your insight man of God, for the past seven years of my life I have suffered being criticised such that I was even starting to ask God, Lord! Is this a punishment I have to undergo in my life but for what. Are you not God who forgives. I tried asking what is it that you want me to learn but still I found no answer. And yes! like a normal person there were times when my ego would cry out, speak for yourself, defend your name and yes at times I would flop and do exactly that. At times I would give the matters unto God’s hand; now making relationships when you a person living under such circumstances becomes difficult because you don’t want to put people under the same rejection you going through. My life has been a life of a perfectionist all along, trying to live a life where there would be found no fault in me but to no avail. Thank you so much for such words for they have opened my eyes.

By: Bob Kellemen

Bob Kellemen — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:55:30 +0000

I certainly agree that we should never lash out/back in anger or engage in e-flame-wars. I also agree with the previous post noting that if you are blogging and someone critiques you, it makes sense to engage the person in love, or why blog and have comments? Additionally, at times “explaining your views/actions” is exactly what Paul did in Corinthians when he was “forced” to “play the fool” and defend not himself, but his calling from God. At times, that may be a legit response. Additionally, a few groups like to think of themselves as the “discernment movement” for the world. I fear that all too often we fear responding to them and ignore them. It seems that perhaps at times they need to be confronted in love even as Jesus confronted the Pharisees. Thoughts?

By: David Schwartz

David Schwartz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:02 +0000

I was argued into considering the claims of Jesus. It all began long long ago when as an atheist I was challenged by a unashamed young college student to read the Gospel of John.

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Responding to Criticism – The Gospel Coalition Blog — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:16 +0000

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By: ED... (who blogs at Sincere Ignorance and Conscientious Stupidity)

ED... (who blogs at Sincere Ignorance and Conscientious Stupidity) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:05:19 +0000

Paul defended his reputation and his ministry as an apostle. He was driven to it. Sometimes personal criticism gets in the way of ministry. cf 2 Cor 11:5 and 2 Cor 12:11 and ff.

By: Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:04:27 +0000

My only caveat would be that if you are engaging with a blog and are criticized, you should probably respond. Otherwise don’t blog. Write a book or preach a sermon and get your feedback another way.

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By: Beat Attitude

Beat Attitude — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:43 +0000

I wonder if there are any blogs or web resources dedicated to Christian conduct on the internet? The net is a constantly changing paradigm of communication, and there are right ways and wrong ways to use it. The idea that your comments are subject to indefinite publication, easily accessible means that how we communicate and present ourselves online is very important. Or more correctly, how we represent Christ.

My church has a yahoo e-group which has often created disunity, due to the fact that people just don’t know how to use it appropriately, and as a result it is abused and manipulated for people’s own ends.

I’d like to see a site which gave advice to christian bloggers, churches developing a web presence and ministry etc… Justin, do you (or anyone else) know if something like that exists?

By: Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:38:34 +0000

No one is ever argued to Christ.”

Not true. I’ve met someone who was.

On the other side of the coin, there are people who are loved into Hell.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:00 +0000

A little persecution for His sake is truly a small price to pay. No one is ever argued to Christ.

By: Evan Weeks

Evan Weeks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:19 +0000

Thanks, Justin. I needed to read this today. The points he makes extend not just to our online personas but also apply in our “real” lives, where our accusers have faces and voices. I’m reminded of James 1:19-20, “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”