tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4780869564504404279.post6593864511767861100..comments2023-05-27T07:32:46.856-04:00Comments on Bob Warr 'n Picket Fences: Zero to Hero: Saul and Davidvanillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4780869564504404279.post-32255005768773352012015-06-28T16:25:27.835-04:002015-06-28T16:25:27.835-04:00Grace, I would like to think that your first sente...Grace, I would like to think that your first sentence defines my understanding of criticism. "Critical" and "criticism" are among those words that seem often to lead to misunderstandings. When I say that I have a critical nature I mean to imply that I tend to be analytical, seeing the positive as well as the negative. Here, perhaps, "critiquing" would be preferable to "criticising." I think most people tend to think "criticism" is a term implying only the negative, and in that sense, no one likes to be criticised.<br /><br />Perhaps "evaluation" is what is sought here. Pastor pointed out that we can self-evaluate and sometimes be harshly critical, but someone else offering the same criticism might be deeply resented.<br /><br />As a side-note using another "misunderstood" word, we find that seminarians speak of "apologetics" by which they do not mean they are apologizing for their beliefs, but rather they are making a rational analysis of the beliefs they hold, insofar as that might be done. Well, you studied all that.<br /><br />Knowing, then, my bent to criticism, I pray, Lord, help me to have a heart that is after Your own heart.<br /><br />Blessings.<br />vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4780869564504404279.post-46097639009923845832015-06-28T14:24:00.925-04:002015-06-28T14:24:00.925-04:00Perhaps you have a natural tendency to correct and...Perhaps you have a natural tendency to correct and teach? Would that be considered criticism? I think we need a different word than critical for what Pastor is trying to convey. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779872914493612101noreply@blogger.com