What Does the Bible Say About Criticism?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on criticism
성서는 비판에 대해 여러 곳에서 다룹니다. 비판을 받을 때 우리는 겸손하게 받아들이고 선의로서 받아들이며, 자기를 닦아 더 나은 사람으로 성장할 수 있는 기회로 삼아야 합니다. 또한 다른 사람을 비판할 때는 사랑과 이해심으로 접근해야 하며, 상대방을 존중하고 건설적인 방법으로 의견을 나누어야 합니다.
Bible Verses About Criticism
Proverbs 15:31
“Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.”
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.”
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
James 4:11
“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it...”
Proverbs 12:1
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”
Matthew 7:1-2
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
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