Kessler, Volker2012-08-022012-08-022011Kessler, V 2011, 'Providing criticism without causing pain : lessons from the book of Proverbs', South African Baptist Journal of Theology, vol. 20, pp. 1-11.1019-7990http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19506The following article concentrates on the aspects of criticism as a special kind of communication. Based on Proverbs, practical advice is provided about giving as well as accepting criticism. In this way, the parallels between the wisdom of the OT Proverbs and modern communication psychology will become clear.enBaptist Union of Southern AfricaProverbsBible -- O.T. -- Proverbs -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Criticism -- Biblical teachingInterpersonal communication -- Religious aspects -- ChristianityWisdom -- Biblical teachingArticle