Enemies Defeated: Criticized But Not Defeated

By OWEN MARKS TIVANE

Criticism is unavoidable, especially in the life of a believer, but it does not have to be destructive. This book explores criticism through a biblical lens, uncovering what Scripture teaches about judgment, grumbling, accusation, and right conduct within the church and among believers. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus Christ and scriptures in Genesis, Proverbs, Matthew, Timothy, Titus, James, and Peter, the book reveals how criticism can either weaken faith or become a tool for spiritual growth.

Through clear biblical teaching and personal reflection, the author exposes how criticism often comes from within the Christian community rather than from outsiders, and how believers are instructed to respond with wisdom, humility, and obedience to God. The book distinguishes between destructive criticism that harms and constructive correction that strengthens, showing readers how to guard their hearts while remaining teachable.

Woven throughout the teaching is the author's personal journey of criticism, rejection, isolation, and refinement, revealing how painful experiences were used by God to build character, maturity, and purpose. Rather than being defeated, the author discovered how criticism can shape identity, deepen faith, and inspire growth when handled in a godly way.

Written for believers who feel judged, misunderstood, or wounded by criticism, this book equips readers to understand criticism, respond to it with grace, and live above it through right conduct. It offers biblical insight, practical wisdom, and spiritual encouragement for anyone seeking to remain rooted in Christ while navigating criticism-because a person can be criticized, but not defeated.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKTG4H9Z
• ISBN13: 9798233627231
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Owen Marks Tivane
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"