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No One Likes a Critic
August 14, 2022 / First Baptist RussellActs 24 – 25
If you walk through this world as a Christian a is required.
for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
1 Corinthians 16:9
Sometimes it is beneficial to remember – “Jesus was to a .”
Truths About Criticism!
1st It seems to come when we think it .
2nd It seems to come when we least it.
3rd It seems to come from those who often know you the .
4th It often is not to us.
If Anyone Had To Deal With It Was The Apostle Paul.
How did Paul handle critics?
- He refused to let his lead.
“I cheerfully make my defense.” (24:10)
- He only stated the . (vs. 11-13)
- His courage grew by avoiding and sticking with . (vs. 14-16)
It is important when dealing with critics to maintain a .
- He named the of the conflict. (vs. 17-19) John 8:1-11
- He did not . (vs. 20-26)
Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before the Council,
Acts 24:20
- He did not become .
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned.
Acts 24:27
- He in God.