You may smile - but we all have to deal with criticism. The question is how do you handle it?

The right kind of Criticism can help you if you’re humble enough to accept it.
An old Arab proverb says. "If one person says you’re as stubborn as a mule, pay no attention. But if ten people say it, go out and buy yourself a saddle."

The people who’ll tell you what you need to hear are more important to you than those who tell you what you want to hear.

If you’re handling criticism today. Look at Jesus. He was strong enough to be silent. (Matt 26:63) He never wasted time on people who didn’t accept His values or respect His assignment. He responded only to seekers. Why spend time on your critics When you’ve hardly enough for your friends?

Most critics are just spectators, not players. There’s never been a monument built to a critic, because they’re mostly just disappointed, unfocused people. They’re hurting inside – and what's inside - comes out.