Rebuke

Have you ever been rebuked?  How did you respond?

Receiving sharp criticism is not something anyone relishes, however, few will walk out this journey without receiving a rebuke of some kind.  For some, criticism isn't well received and others, let it roll of their back.  Some criticisms may be deserved and point to an area that needs improvement and some may not be warranted, yet received all the same.  

What should our response be to a rebuke?  How do you handle criticism? 

It is important to respond correctly and not from the seat of emotion.  Take time to consider the source delivering the rebuke and reflect on the nature of the rebuke.  The rebukes in life may come in order to bring correction in an area or bring attention to something that could be done better.  Even in a situation that you feel chastised without cause, an opportunity to gain insight is presented!

Consider the source and take a step back...is there something God is trying to show you?  

Be open to instruction and be wise! 

“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.”

Revelation 3:19 NKJV

http://bible.com/114/rev.3.19.nkjv

The ear that hears the rebukes of life Will abide among the wise. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.”

Proverbs 15:31-32 NKJV

http://bible.com/114/pro.15.31-32.nkjv