Proverbs 15:31, "Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise” Johanna Schopenhauer was the first German woman to publish books without a pseudonym, and was a popular author in Germany. She was also the mother of the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and said this about her son. "You are not an evil human; you are not without intellect and education; you have everything that could make you a credit to human society. Moreover, I am acquainted with your heart and know that few are better, but you are nevertheless irritating and unbearable, and I consider it most difficult to live with you." BE CRITICAL, although you may be disliked, you will improve the world. "Criticism can be avoided by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing." 425
Proverbs tells us to both criticize and be criticized: "Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.” “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” And Matthew in the New Testament famously said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ... How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. It is important to accept and give critical advise, to improve ourselves and neighbor, but best to speak the truth gently. Visit my channel for complete videos, and may I ask you to please subscribe to help build this channel - thanks. 425
