Have we ever asked ourselves ‘ Do we have a critical spirit and a judgmental attitude? ‘ Do we judge others due to our own selfish interests? Do we evaluate ourselves and have a tendency to be critical of others? Do we hide our self esteem and frustrations by finding faults with others? By judging and criticizing others we hide our own hypocrisy. When we judge others we invite judgment upon ourselves. Have we asked ourselves ‘why are we so judgmental or have we tried to discover the reasons for our having a critical spirit? The Bible is very clear, judgment will be merciless to one that has shown no mercy to others. James 2:13. God alone reserves the right to judge each person. Romans 14:4. If we truly understand the judgement we deserve from God we would be less inclined to judge others.
Some suggestions for cures!!!
Ask Jesus Christ to forgive us of our sins. Repent from our sinful ways. Ask God to replace our critical spirit with a caring mind and loving heart. In return we will receive forgiveness by mercy and grace, restoring our peace, joy, understanding, and hope for eternal life.
We need to learn and exercise in our faith, what it means to freely receive God’s love through mercy and grace so we can freely give to our fellow man in return.
Some additional verses to study…
John 8:7.. he who is without sin cast the first stone.
James 4:11.. do not speak evil of one another. He who speaks evil of his brother and judges his brother speaks judgment unto himself.
1 Peter 2:1.. therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking.
Philippians 4:4.. Rejoice in the Lord always, let your kindness be known to all men.
Luke 6:31.. just as you want men to do unto you, you also do unto them likewise.
Luke 6:37.. Judge not, and you will not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.
Romans 2:1.. You, therefore have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who passes judgment do the same things.
Matthew 12:36.. But I tell you that everyone will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every sinful word they have spoken.
Make every effort to find time to spend in God’s word. It will change your life…
