The Apostle Paul was criticized by false teachers who opposed Him and whom wanted to discredit Paul so people would follow them. In some cases this negatively influenced people. Ultimately Paul trusted in God and knew the criticisms were not truth. When persecuted or criticized take it to the Lord. Where God wants you to change, change. Where God commends you then be confident in Him and who you are in Christ. Those who do this well will persevere. Those who don’t will be crushed. Don’t be crushed!