The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 9:7-9 (MSG)
7 If you reason with an arrogant cynic, you'll get slapped in the face; confront bad behavior and get a kick in the shins. 8 So don't waste your time on a scoffer; all you'll get for your pains is abuse. But if you correct those who care about life, that's different—they'll love you for it! 9 Save your breath for the wise—they'll be wiser for it; tell good people what you know—they'll profit from it.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 141:5 (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. But I pray constantly against the wicked and their deeds.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (ESV)
It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
My prayer:
Father God, I thank you for the Godly wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement I receive as I feast on the Word of God daily. Father, I pray that you will keep me hungry and keep me humble so that I can continue to grow in my walk with the Lord.
Father God, I thank you for the wisdom of today's lesson concerning the benefits of criticism. Father, I thank you for the few wise people you have put in my life who have given me wise and gentle criticism. And, I thank you for the grace gift of humility that has allowed me to accept it, and benefit from the criticism they have given me. Father, give me more wisdom and more humility.
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