37 Bible Verses about criticism
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Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.
Avoid this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty that is ministered by us:
Brothers, do not speak against each other. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Do not incriminate a servant to his master, or he will curse you could be found guilty.
The ear that hears the reproof of life abides among the wise.
Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating. Let the one who does not eat judge him that eats, for God has received him.
He who reproves a man later find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Will the person who finds fault with the Almighty correct him? Will the person who argues with God answer him?
Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because he was married to a Cushite woman from Sudan.
Who are you to judge another man's servant? He stands or falls before his own master. Yes, he will be made to stand for God can make him stand.
Be wise, my son, and make my heart happy and I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes (taunts) (torments) me.
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
for we think of honorable things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.
Accept the man who has a weak faith, but not to entertain doubtful thinking.
People who stray will learn to understand. Those who always grumble will be glad to be taught.
But if you continue to bite and devour one another, take care that you do not consume one another.
You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye. Then you can see to remove the speck out of your brother's eye.
Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
He knew his disciples complained about this. Jesus said: Does this cause you to stumble?
His brothers said to him: Leave here and go to Judea. That way your disciples also may see the works that you do.
Correct a scoffer (mocker) (scorner) and he will hate you. Reprove a wise man and he will love you.
I speak with him face to face. I speak plainly and not in riddles. He even sees the form of Jehovah. Why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?'
Why do you judge your brother? Why do you look down on your brother with contempt? We will all stand before the judgment seat of God (Theos).
From Thematic Bible
Criticism » The reward for criticizing one another
But if you continue to bite and devour one another, take care that you do not consume one another.
Topics on Criticism
Criticism, against believers
Genesis 31:25-30Jacob camped on a mountain. So when Laban caught up with Jacob as he was camped in the hill country of Gilead, he set up his camp not far from Jacod's.
Criticism, amongst believers
James 5:9Do not complain (utter a deep sigh) against one another, that you not be judged. Behold, the judge is standing at the door.
