How to Criticize

Mark Dever, pastor and author in Washington D.C., gives sound advice when giving criticism. As another blogger put it, it is not only helpful but convicting:

1. "Directly, not indirectly"
2. "Seriously, not humorously"
3. "As if it's important, not casually"
4. "Privately, not publicly"
5. "Out of love for them, not to express your feeling or frustration."

Here is the explanation of each of those points.

(HT: Andy Naselli)