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Been criticized? Appreciate its blessings
Criticism can bring a marvelous blessing—the opportunity for spiritual growth! It's possible not only to overcome resentment when we feel we've been rebuked or criticized, but to grow in dignity, self-worth, and spiritual grace.
Suppose an employer points out a need for improvement in one's work. The initial response might be an immediate reaction, "He doesn't like me" or "He just doesn't recognize good work." But we don't have to react that way. If we're praying for spiritual growth, our natural response can be a thoughtful reflection, "Does he have a good point? Is there something I need to learn that will help me?" The way we respond to criticism is a measure of our spiritual maturity.

September 24, 1984 issue
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Is there really a God?
BEVERLEE ASHER
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Listen
LYNNE NEVILLE PARK
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On the road of reform—the realignment of thought and purpose with God
MARJORIE RUSSELL TIS
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Open to possibilities
SUE A. SPOTTS
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Good is our birthright
DONNA VIRGIL HOLDEN
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The most meaningful relationship
GERALD GUSH
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God first
LAURIE JOY HAAS
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FROM THE DIRECTORS
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The King James Bible: its relevance today
CAROLYN B. SWAN
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Been criticized? Appreciate its blessings
BARBARA-JEAN STINSON
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In a paragraph with the marginal heading...
ROBYN JOYCE WARD
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While I was a salesman for a large electronics firm, I found...
FORREST L. SASS
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My first healing through Christian Science took place over...
BETTY J. RICHARDS