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God has the ability to transform all things, even the opinions of others can be used to help us in our spiritual development, for our growth, even when the person's intentions are not correct.
Way to life is to keep the instruction;
But he who rejects rebuke errs.
He who conceals hatred has lying lips;
And he who spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:17-18
I think that no one on this earth likes to be criticized, no one seeks this situation, that is, no one is desperate to receive criticism, this is usually not pleasant. But even so, God can sound a little harsh in the most complicated moments. And we will be able to hear what we may not like but we do need to hear.
This is why we cannot ignore paying attention to the criticism issued by another, even when they judge us negatively, criticism gives us that great opportunity to examine ourselves, to see those areas that They are weak and that otherwise we cannot see them and thus determine to avoid different unnecessary errors. If we avoid and do not listen, we may somehow delay part of our growth, avoiding criticism also puts limits on our development.
The ear that listens to the warnings of life,
He will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 15:31