Strange Criticism• Bible Version

• Dress Code

• Stay behind the pulpit

• The color red is evil

How do I deal with a Critical person?

Col 3:12-14

12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

• Compassion• Kindness• Humility• Gentleness• Patience

Bear With and Forgive

Bear With and Forgive

Why?Matt 6:14-15 14 For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

“When attacked by a dragon, do not become one.” “If I become a beast in order to overcome a beast, all that reigns is Beastliness.”

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil.”“Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”

Magic Words

“I never looked at it from that point of view.I’ll think about it, pray about it and get back to you”

How do I keep Strange Criticism from Hurting?

“ I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me…” Gal 2:20

You Can’t Hurt A Dead Body!

“Self-Serving leaders don’t like it if they are bossed around, taken for granted, treated as inferior. However, if you are a Servant, you aren’t offended when someone treats you like one. You are always ready to respond as a Servant.”

(Day 58 – Lead Like Jesus)

Matt 5:11-12 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

How do you deal with a critical person?

Deal with the Real Problem!

Eph 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

What is the most important thing to do?

Keep your eye on the ball

(Master’s)

God’s Will

Grace Love Service Healing Truth

Save

How?

1 Tim 1:12 “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.”

Jesus called you toServe Him!

When faced with “Strange Criticism:

1. Deal with the Real Problem

2. Keep your eye on the ball

Do Your Job!