Comments on: False Praise & Distorted Criticism

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By: blendahtom

blendahtom — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:37:33 +0000

Hi Russ,

I know this is late.. found this via a @jaredcwilson post..

“Doesn’t he realize that we are now living in the end times getting closer and closer to the return of our Lord?”

— I think he does realize this very point you made.. . I would ask you to read 2 Tim 4 to see his point.. now I do think there can be made a case of his tone and manner 2Tim 2:25 that needs to be better but listening to the podcast he made many valid points and to just brush of this rebuke/critique I don’t think is wise.

my. 02

God Bless,
Tom
.-= blendahtom´s last blog ..BlendahTom: @jaredcwilson amen to that! =-.

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Criticism: An Essential Part to Biblical Marketing | — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:50 +0000

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By: chris

chris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:54:42 +0000

I’ve never been to your church – but am constantly encouraged, challenged, and stretched by your messages (online).
I like to listen to both sides of a story – but I couldn’t finish the Pirate’s rant. Not only was it mean spirited, but he used ugly comments and presented them as truth.
He is ugly on the inside. I know you that from the outpouring support you’ve been receiving, but I thought it could be said once more.
Thank you for serving the Lord in such a bold way that it would put you in a public position to be mocked.
Thank you for choosing the difficult path of encouraging and teaching God’s people when it is so easy to be torn down.

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Criticism and Praise | Fork In The Road Music — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:56:57 +0000

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By: mysoul

mysoul — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:57:41 +0000

I like the truth in simple words. When there is praise I wonder, what the motive is. And when I hear criticism I wonder what happened to them to make their life so hard.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:01:19 +0000

First time commenter. I’m a pastor in California and relate profoundly to the reality of criticism inside and outside our churches. While I seek to listen to truth (and sometimes very small kernels of truth) embedded in the criticism of others, it is always difficult. I end up spending too much time thinking about these critical people and not reorienting my life around the grace and life of God. I began to listen to part of the podcast that you linked to and I couldn’t stand to listen for very long. The cutting criticism and quips are just too close to home. It makes me wonder about a new Phariseeism in our churches and the religion of Christianity.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:26:50 +0000

Patrick, what is the job of a Pastor in your opinion?

By: BarryGuy

BarryGuy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:47:31 +0000

I think the key is to distill the truth out of everything that comes our way –whether praise or cirticism.

That takes discrenment and objectivity few of us have. My wife helps me sort thru lots of that, but she’s got her own blinders, as we all do.

Remember that even your most unfair critic probably has at least one point you should pay attention to.

Similarly, there are some things your cheer-leaders say that you should simply ignore.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:19:21 +0000

Unfortunately, criticism after a while takes its toll on me and I become bitter, cynical and withdrawn. I have very little patience for whining or complaining, particularly from people who offer little to no constructive advice or are not willing to get involved and make positive change. However, I always come out of these funks renewed and ready to dig back into the work.
.-= Pat´s last blog ..Translation, Please – Part 1 =-.