Greetings to all, thank God that we have reached another weekend. On this Saturday, let us not focus on any oppositions or criticisms, and let us remember that God promises to keep us in perfect peace when our minds and hearts stay on Him. Amen
Everyone has an opinion and is a critic at some point and time. While criticism can be hurtful, not all criticism is harmful or destructive. Often we're our own worst critics.
Criticism can also bring about good results; however, we don't always know how to receive criticism and often allow it to make us lose our joy.
We go wrong as critics when judging others and seeing ourselves only in a good light while seeing others' imperfections.
Matthew 7:3-5 (MSG)
3 It's easy to see a smudge on your neighbor's face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own.
4 Do you have the nerve to say, 'Let me wash your face for you,' when your own face is distorted by contempt?
5 It's this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.
Lesson: Developing greater compassion and love for ourselves will help us not be such critics of ourselves and allow us not to criticize others but to build positive relationships with them.
Jesus urged his disciples, and He urges us to minister to others rather than condemn them.
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