Critics.

Jesus had them (and still does).
You have them.
I have them.
We all do.

So what’s the knee jerk reaction of a man or woman? Fire back.
But, that’s not the way Jesus did things.
When faced with critics, Jesus… quoted scripture, taught in parables, showered them with love (guerrilla style), and/or led them to God’s unbelievable grace.

The next time you’re wanting to fire back at a co-worker, reply in an awful way to someone on Facebook, leave an anonymous comment on a blog, or shoot off a ridiculous email to someone… Just remember: That is not the way someone who follows Jesus acts. Period. Go to them privately and settle things in a loving way.

Another factor to think about is, consider the source. Friends and coaches who speak into your life have invested time, blood, sweat, and tears into building a relationship with you. If they love you, they will not let you do something stupid. They have set-up the foundational relationship to correct you. On the other hand, critics seek to make themselves better by bringing others down. They want to elevate their personal ego. It’s not biblical to engage critics in retaliation. It only provides a public forum for you, and them to show who is more proud in the war of words (or typed words, hehe). Let it go. Shower them with love. If they still keep coming, walk away. Better to spread truth and move on than to continue in a war of words with someone who isn’t going to budge.

There are other people wandering this earth who need to hear the gospel message of Jesus’ hope and love. Let’s get to spreadin’ it, shall we?!

Jason *over and out*