No One Likes a Critic

Acts 24 – 25

If you walk through this world as a Christian a is required.

for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
1 Corinthians 16:9

Sometimes it is beneficial to remember – “Jesus was to a .”

Truths About Criticism!

1^st It seems to come when we think it .

2^nd It seems to come when we least it.

3^rd It seems to come from those who often know you the .

4^th It often is not to us.

If Anyone Had To Deal With It Was The Apostle Paul.

How did Paul handle critics?

• He refused to let his lead.

“I cheerfully make my defense.” (24:10)

• He only stated the . (vs. 11-13)
• His courage grew by avoiding and sticking with . (vs. 14-16)

It is important when dealing with critics to maintain a .

• He named the of the conflict. (vs. 17-19) John 8:1-11

• He did not . (vs. 20-26)

Or else have these men themselves declare what violation they discovered when I stood before the Council,
Acts 24:20

• He did not become .

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul imprisoned.
Acts 24:27

• He in God.