Hey Folks, Bryan Austin here today, in for Pastor Ric. Pastor Ric and his family are enroute to Florence from Mobile at this time probably following an 18 wheeler moving van. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and unpack at their new home in Florence this weekend. So, I am the guest blogger today. Before you start wondering what you are in for....wait, you could be the next guest blogger.
Here we go. Encouraging words shared by Paul in chapters 8 and 9 have come to a close. Paul is now defending his ministry against a few Corinthian critics. One thing for sure in 2011, as followers of Christ, we are certainly not immune from criticism. As I think about a Christian's response to criticism, a few things jump from the pages of chapter 10:
1) Verse 3 -- For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.
2) Verse 5b--We should take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
3) Verse 8 -- The authority the Lord gave us is for building up rather than pulling down.
4) Verse 15 --As our faith grows, our area of Christian influence should expand.
5) Verse 17 --Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.
I would like to share some thoughts on the subject of criticism from one of my favorite Christian authors, John C. Maxwell.
1) Do not take yourself too seriously.
2) Watch your own attitude toward the critic.
3) Recognize that good people (even Jesus) get criticized.
4) Learn a principle. Thank the critic for what you learn.
5) Concentrate on your mission of making and encouraging disciples.
There it is. My first post on a blog ever ( as a guest blogger or even making a comment). It was not so bad. Let me know your opinions on some of the above thoughts. I hope to see you this Sunday at FBC and Happy Fathers Day weekend to all and especially my Dad, Glenn Austin ( who I get to spend Saturday morning with digging post holes). Talk about some quality male bonding time ! Blog away fellow bloggers !
In Christian love -- Bryan Austin
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