Giving Up the 'Last Word' | John Ortberg
- Andy McIlvain
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Giving Up the 'Last Word' | John Ortberg
"In this episode, John Ortberg explores one of the most important distinctions for spiritual growth: how to receive criticism without absorbing condemnation.
Drawing from the life of King David, we see a man who:
Refused to take revenge when attacked
Ignored false condemnation
Yet humbly received painful truth when it mattered most
The Bible consistently teaches us:
Listen to criticism.
Learn from correction.
But do not internalize condemnation.
Because condemnation attacks your identity—
while healthy criticism can transform your life.
So what do you do when criticism comes?
Instead of getting defensive…
lean in.
“Is there anything else?”
This simple posture can turn even hard conversations into opportunities for growth.
Because when you are rooted in God’s love,
you don’t have to protect your ego—
you’re free to grow.
There is now… therefore… no condemnation." from the video introduction
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