Paul W. Powell Legacy Library

A. W. Tozer said, “To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men.” The scriptures agree. They tell us that those who would live godly lives will suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). To be a Christian example then, we must have the right answers, armor, attitudes, and actions when we are criticized for our faith. The apostle Peter tells us...

Benjamin Franklin once remarked, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Criticism could also be added to this list of life’s certainties. Sooner or later the guns of criticism are leveled at everyone. Jesus was not exempt from the problem of criticism, even though his life was perfect. If the Master could not escape criticism, h...