What Does the Bible Say About Criticism?

Proverbs 15:31

“Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.”

Proverbs 12:1

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”

Matthew 7:3

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?”

Ephesians 4:29

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Proverbs 27:6

“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”

Proverbs 27:17

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Colossians 3:16

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”