Criticism should be viewed as a tool for growth and change. Several temptations arise when we experience criticism. 1. We fear the loss of respect; 2. We look for reasons to challenge the data; 3. We search for flaws in the process; 4. We point out weakness in the other person; 5. We demand credit for our strengths; 6. We play the martyr, reeling under the unjust complaints of others. Yet, when we run away from the slightest hint of criticism, we forfeit the very means by which our Lord wants to make us more effective and godly.
— Jerry Wragg, Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor
Topics: Growth & Character, Humility & Pride
Occasions: For Reflection
Jerry Wragg
Jerry Wragg ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Pastor, Theologe und Buchautor, der seit 2001 die Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Florida leitet und als Präsident des The Expositors Seminary wirkt. Theologisch im reformatorisch-baptistischen Spektrum verortet, betont er die expositorische Predigt sowie strenge Maßstäbe für persönliche Heiligung und geistliche Leiterschaft. Für Bibelleser stehen seine Auslegungen für ein traditionsbewusstes Verständnis von christlicher Jüngerschaft, Seelsorge und pastoraler Verantwortung.
All quotes by Jerry Wragg (27)
When we pray, the circumstances often remain the same, but we become different.
Oswald Chambers
Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.
Craig Groeschel
Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.
Tim Keller
Prayers are tools not for doing or getting, but for being and becoming.
Eugene Peterson
Being a Christian is not a 'do-it-yourself' affair.
Jerry Bridges
Christ accepts us as we are, but he does not leave us as we are.
Ingrid Trobisch
John Newton
Charles Haddon Spurgeon