Handling Correction and Criticism

Correction and criticism are part of life, but how we handle them reveals much about our hearts. In this episode of Better Together, Pastor Jason and Christy Duff discuss the difference between godly correction and unhealthy criticism, how to receive hard words with humility, and how to give correction in love.

Drawing from Proverbs, the life of David, the example of Jesus, and practical ministry experience, this conversation encourages believers to bring criticism before the Lord, receive what is true, release what is not, and continue walking faithfully in what God has called them to do.

Scripture References

Proverbs 12:1 — “Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.”

Second Samuel 16 — David and Shimei

Ephesians 4:15 — Speaking the truth in love

Hebrews 12:6 — The Lord disciplines those He loves

First Timothy 5:19 — Do not receive an accusation except by two or three witnesses