37 Bible Verses about criticism
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Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person
than to listen to the song of fools,
We are taking this precaution so no one can criticize us about this large sum administered by us.
Don’t criticize one another, brothers. He who criticizes a brother or judges his brother criticizes the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
One who listens to life-giving rebukes
will be at home among the wise.
One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat, and one who does not eat must not criticize one who does, because God has accepted him.
One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.
The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
Let him who argues with God give an answer.
Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because of the Cushite woman he married (for he had married a Cushite woman).
Who are you to criticize another’s household slave? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand. For the Lord is able to make him stand.
Be wise, my son, and bring my heart joy,
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.
For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues.
Those who are confused will gain understanding,
and those who grumble will accept instruction.
But if you bite and devour one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.
“You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me.
Jesus, knowing in Himself that His disciples were complaining about this, asked them, “Does this offend you?
so His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea so Your disciples can see Your works that You are doing.
Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
I speak with him directly,
openly, and not in riddles;
he sees the form of the Lord.
So why were you not afraid to speak against My servant Moses?”
But you, why do you criticize your brother? Or you, why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before the tribunal of God.
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Criticism » The reward for criticizing one another
But if you bite and devour
Topics on Criticism
Criticism, against believers
Genesis 31:25-30When Laban overtook Jacob, Jacob had pitched his tent in the hill country, and Laban and his brothers also pitched their tents in the hill country of Gilead.
Criticism, amongst believers
James 5:9Brothers, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!