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Learning from Criticism and Avoiding the Sin of Pride
LEARNING FROM CRITICISM
AND AVOIDING THE SIN OF PRIDE
Article #122 (12/03/2022)
Pastor Sheila R. Vitale serves as founder and teacher of Christ-Centered Kabbalah and Living Epistles Ministries. One core aspect of what she teaches is the sin of pride. As Pastor Vitale explains in a Living Epistles Ministries article, criticizing someone, even justifiably, for the release it provides is a form of ego-building or pride.
She clarifies that not all criticism has this negative root. Some critiques can be positive and lean toward building self-esteem and relationships and improving the soul. Learning what you did wrong allows life changes and changes one’s outlook.
When you receive criticism, ask the Lord what motive lies behind it. Does it support or destroy you? Even if the latter is the case, there is one potent weapon that you possess, and this is refusing to retaliate. But ignore the criticism at your peril. Ask yourself if there is any truth in what they told you in a spirit of hate because even those around you with cruel intentions may pick a legitimate flaw in your character to criticize.
