C.J. Mahaney on Personal Criticism

C.J. Mahaney has a great post regarding personal criticism and how the Gospel calls us to respond when criticized. He writes:

Far too often, my initial impulse has been to dismiss the criticism and defend myself, not realizing that this response is simply an evidence of pride.

Luther’s words directly confront my temptation to a prideful response, because he reminds me that, even if the criticisms are inaccurate or exaggerated, there remain in my heart many other sins that go unnoticed by my critics. And had my critics been aware of these other sins, they surely would have put them to use in their cause

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Mahaney on Self-Sufficiency

C.J. Mahaney finishes his series on Biblical Productivity by writing:

As the typical day unfolds, the unexpected expectedly happens. With one eye on the clock and another on our schedule, we can often watch our planning derail throughout the day. And as I realize my plans for the day will not be flawlessly executed, my soul has a tendency to be weighed down by accumulating cares. But rather than humbling myself as I should, I find myself vulnerable to self-sufficiency, at risk of relying upon my limited strength and wisdom. This is pride.

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To read more of Mahaney's series on Biblical Productivity go here.

HT: Rachel

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