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What are the important attitudes and actions in constructive criticism?
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Tim   (Guest) Posted: October 01, 2009
The criticism should be given in the context of what the person is doing well. And, as hard as this is to discern, it should be given for the sake of that person, and not your own pride or convenience. One question to ask yourself when giving someone else criticism is: am I wanting to fix something that bothers or annoys ME, or am I wanting to see this person grow and mature?


Ric Avelino   (Guest) Posted: March 29, 2008
Be straight.


Edward Augustus   (Guest) Posted: March 27, 2008
We need to get to inviting people to our church, but don't have a plant. Do you have any idea where we could address the issue. I will communicate about the issue at hand at latter time. Thanks


Dr John   (Guest) Posted: March 26, 2008
I think the phrase "constructive criticism" is an oxymoron. There can be instruction - which is constructive or criticism which is, by nature, destructive. We need, I think, to focus on trying to present an instructional, edifying point of view rather than trying to correct by criticism. Paul went to Mars Hill and said, "The unknown God you have been worshiping, I am going to declare to you." He did not say, "Now you folks have been all wrong worshiping this unknown God, so let me tell you about it." He did not criticize them for worshiping, but did instruct them on who their worship should be focused on. They all recognized that the God Paul was talking about was not the God they were worshiping. He instructed them, but did not criticize them. In so doing, he gained a hearing instead of raising defenses.


Julie Mayer   (Guest) Posted: March 25, 2008
I have tried to teach the difference between 'criticism' and 'critique' for many years in churches, to students and to young people. Basically the important difference is that 'criticism' is an empty forum in which to aim to develop another person - it is really just a means of expressing my opinion about that person or what they are doing - eg 'blue doesn't suit you'. However critique is more Biblical, in that it considers what could be improved, through an informed opinion, and offers some solutions or strategies - it is constructive to the development of the other person, and it is not longer about me or my opinion - eg 'I noticed that the green you wore last week suited you much more than the pink you have on today, it just lifted your eyes'. While these examples are of a personal nature - that is intentional - it is usually easier to be objective in feedback that is not of a personal nature - eg 'your speaking skills have improved greatly, I am happy to listen in again for you'.

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