Critics beware

From experience, we know that it is easier to criticize than to correct; we understand that it is easier to find faults than solution and we realize that excessive criticism is usually destructive not productive. Yet the urge to criticize other remains a powerful temptation for most of us. Our task, as obedient believers is to break the twin habits of negative thinking and critical speech.

James 4:11  Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Negatively is highly contagious: we give it to other who it turn, give it back to us. This cycle can be broken by positive thoughts, heartfelt prayers and encouraging words. As thoughtful servant of a loving God, we can use transforming power of Christ’s love to break the chains of negativity and we should.