Comments on: Responding To Criticism http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:41:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carol http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4199 Carol Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:59:11 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4199 Pastor and Sheryl, Thanks I needed this post....I am still working on this area...however I do see the beginning of "real heart change" in my life the past year. Keep preaching HIS Word Tullian and keep "us" focused on Jesus. I am so thankful for you. May the Lord bless you and your precious family abundantly in the year ahead. Continued prayers for your dad's complete recovery ..... blessings~ Carol “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33 Pastor and Sheryl,

Thanks I needed this post….I am still working on this area…however I do see the beginning of “real heart change” in my life the past year. Keep preaching HIS Word Tullian and keep “us” focused on Jesus. I am so thankful for you. May the Lord bless you and your precious family abundantly in the year ahead.
Continued prayers for your dad’s complete recovery ….. blessings~ Carol
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33

]]> By: Sheryl Root http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4198 Sheryl Root Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:59:16 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4198 My reading from My Utmost for His Highest today was on the things that can distract our attention from God. It had a portion on this same topic, so I thought it was worth sharing (the other thing Chambers mentions is the "cares of this world"). "Another thing that distracts us is the lust of vindication. St. Augustine prayed - "O Lord, deliver me from this lust of always vindicating myself." That temper of mind destroys the soul's faith in God. "I must explain myself; I must get people to understand." Our Lord never explained anything; He left mistakes to correct themselves." My reading from My Utmost for His Highest today was on the things that can distract our attention from God. It had a portion on this same topic, so I thought it was worth sharing (the other thing Chambers mentions is the “cares of this world”).

“Another thing that distracts us is the lust of vindication. St. Augustine prayed – “O Lord, deliver me from this lust of always vindicating myself.” That temper of mind destroys the soul’s faith in God. “I must explain myself; I must get people to understand.” Our Lord never explained anything; He left mistakes to correct themselves.”

]]> By: Kate Johnson http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4197 Kate Johnson Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:50:01 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4197 Seriously, good post. A student of mine was giving a presentation and she shared one of the things that American Express tells their employees - "take criticism professionally, not personally." I think that is also great advice and helps us to distance ourselves from the criticism to a degree. . Seriously, good post. A student of mine was giving a presentation and she shared one of the things that American Express tells their employees – “take criticism professionally, not personally.” I think that is also great advice and helps us to distance ourselves from the criticism to a degree. .

]]> By: Kate Johnson http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4196 Kate Johnson Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:13 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4196 Affects:Effects... I remember it this way. Affect is a verb, effect is a noun. "Something is affected, but its effects are seen later." Although, psychologically speaking, affect is also a noun when you are speaking of someone's affect (their mood). Now, are you really confused?! Affects:Effects… I remember it this way. Affect is a verb, effect is a noun. “Something is affected, but its effects are seen later.” Although, psychologically speaking, affect is also a noun when you are speaking of someone’s affect (their mood). Now, are you really confused?!

]]> By: Mark Templeton http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4195 Mark Templeton Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:08:57 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4195 Hey Tullian nice way to respond to criticism on that last post. It is an example we can all follow. :-)P Hey Tullian nice way to respond to criticism on that last post. It is an example we can all follow. :-) P

]]> By: Tullian Tchividjian http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4194 Tullian Tchividjian Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:29:56 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4194 Hi Rocio, Whichever is grammatically correct is what I said (smile!). Hi Rocio,
Whichever is grammatically correct is what I said (smile!).

]]> By: Rocio Ruiz http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4193 Rocio Ruiz Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:30:53 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4193 Pastor, When you said today the "affects of sin", what you actually mean is: "the EFFECTS of sin" right? Pastor, When you said today the “affects of sin”, what you actually mean is: “the EFFECTS of sin” right?

]]> By: L.F. Ball http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4192 L.F. Ball Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:51:32 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4192 Pastor, "the truth will set you free". I believe it more than ever! I praise Christ our Redeemer for His Words of Life, Love and Encouragement. " Be of good cheer when men shall revile you and persecute you. For so persecuted the prophets which were before you." The word also plainly states, "He that winneth souls is wise". Those that waste the precious hours and days that God has given them have lost the meaning of "servant" of God. While serving the Lord in the music ministry myself..I came under attack more than once and sometimes they hurt. But the Lord called my heart and mind to the scripture when Jesus was falsely accused..."He utterth not His mouth".. Wow!! He just stood there and took it...He knew in HIS heart...that the accusor of the brethern was wrong..but He did not have to defend Himself..The Father provided His defense. Amen! Keep the faith, Fight the fight of righteousness and trust in the words " He will fight our battles for us!! " Stay true to the Heavenly Vision!! Pastor, “the truth will set you free”. I believe it more than ever! I praise Christ our Redeemer for His Words of Life, Love and Encouragement. ” Be of good cheer when men shall revile you and persecute you. For so persecuted the prophets which were before you.” The word also plainly states, “He that winneth souls is wise”. Those that waste the precious hours and days that God has given them have lost the meaning of “servant” of God. While serving the Lord in the music ministry myself..I came under attack more than once and sometimes they hurt. But the Lord called my heart and mind to the scripture when Jesus was falsely accused…”He utterth not His mouth”..
Wow!! He just stood there and took it…He knew in HIS heart…that the accusor of the brethern was wrong..but He did not have to defend Himself..The Father provided His defense. Amen! Keep the faith, Fight the fight of righteousness and trust in the words ” He will fight our battles for us!! ” Stay true to the Heavenly Vision!!

]]> By: Sheryl Root http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4191 Sheryl Root Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4191 Wow, what great words for to remember. I know my natural inclination is to jump in and defend myself, but this is another way the "gospel centered" life is totally opposite what this culture tells us. Thanks for posting this Tullian. Wow, what great words for to remember. I know my natural inclination is to jump in and defend myself, but this is another way the “gospel centered” life is totally opposite what this culture tells us. Thanks for posting this Tullian.

]]> By: Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooks&Me http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2009/11/20/responding-to-criticism/comment-page-1/#comment-4190 Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooks&Me Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:27:32 +0000 http://www.crpc.org/blog/?p=755#comment-4190 What great advice! My college student son came to me recently regarding a few crisis going on in his life (all at the same time). I realized a couple were the same kind of crisis he has gone through before. I'm sure it was wisdom from God when I thought to tell him it seems like the enemy of our souls has figured out a couple arrows to throw at him that will distract him (my son) from God's path. He'll need to realize in the future to be aware of the enemy's tactics. One of his was the mumblings, grumblings, and gossip of others against him (and much of it from "friends). I'll need to copy the above quote for him. What great advice!

My college student son came to me recently regarding a few crisis going on in his life (all at the same time). I realized a couple were the same kind of crisis he has gone through before.

I’m sure it was wisdom from God when I thought to tell him it seems like the enemy of our souls has figured out a couple arrows to throw at him that will distract him (my son) from God’s path. He’ll need to realize in the future to be aware of the enemy’s tactics.

One of his was the mumblings, grumblings, and gossip of others against him (and much of it from “friends). I’ll need to copy the above quote for him.

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