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Accepting Criticism
by
Randy Emon
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Every law enforcement officer at some point in their career will get “chewed out”.  Did you know the bible addresses how to accept constructive criticism? 
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  • If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding. Proverbs 15:31-32(NLT)
  • Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. Psalms 141:5a(NLT)
  • He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17(NIV)
  • Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:5-6(NIV)
  • The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Proverbs 10:8(NIV)
  • A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, Proverbs 1:5(NKJV)
  • rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. Proverbs 19:25b(NIV)
  • he who respects a command is rewarded. Proverbs 13:13b(NIV)
  • He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18(NIV)
  • wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10b(NIV)
  • a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1b(NIV)
  • a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15b(NIV)
  • Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19:20(NIV)
  • Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1(NIV)
  • …the corrections of discipline are the way to life… Proverbs 6:23(NIV)
  • My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Proverbs 7:1(NIV)
  • Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. Romans 13:1(NLT)
  • Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 9:27(NIV)
  • Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2(NLT)
  • Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11(NLT)
  • rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Proverbs 9:8b-9(NIV)
  • I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won’t need to deal severely with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down. 2Corinthians 13:10(NLT)
  • He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. Proverbs 19:16(NIV)
  • The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15(NIV)
  • A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool. Proverbs 17:10(NIV)
  • Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful. Proverbs 16:1-20(NLT)
  • Mockers hate to be corrected, so they stay away from the wise. Proverbs 15:12(NLT)

 


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