Thoughts of the day
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THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Monday, February 6, 2006
Choose to listen
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It is easy to get angry with those who criticize you. But it is better to listen and to consider what they have to say.
If the criticism is completely misdirected and unfounded, then you can simply let it go. Yet often it can be valuable and productive to objectively consider what your critics are thinking.
The worst response to criticism is to become angry, insulted and defensive. For by doing so, you actually give more power and credibility to that criticism.
Instead, listen carefully and appreciatively to what your critics have to say. Even if the criticism is decidedly negative, somewhere there are positive insights that you can gain from it.
Don’t let your ego prevent you from learning something valuable. Being receptive to criticism strengthens your confidence and can improve your competence.
Choose to know and understand what others think of you.
Instead of getting angry and defensive over the words of others, choose to listen, consider and grow stronger because of them.
Ralph Marston
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Matthew 11:20-24
“Then He (Jesus) began to reproach the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent.”
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Nevertheless I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment, than for you.”
“And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You shall descend to Hades; for if the miracles had occurred in Sodom which occurred in you, it would have remained to this day. Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you.” Matthew 11:20- 24 (Jesus speaking about the people in the cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida who refused to repent…to turn away from their sins — NAS)
2 Samuel 22:31
“As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the LORD is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.” 2 Samuel 22:31 (NAS)
Daily Bible Reading
Today’s reading (to read the entire Bible in a Year):
New Testament — Matthew 23:23 - 23:39.
Old Testament — Exodus 28-29.
