The Cure For Criticism
Brother Neff’s Collections
Originally Published January 8, 2015
July 26, 2025
Ro 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
In Romans 12:3, Paul indicated that we are not to think of ourselves too highly. Rather, we are “to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” And to the Philippian believers he said, "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
When we fail to follow these instructions and begin finding fault with others, we are really passing judgment on ourselves (Matt. 7:1,2). A good cure for a critical spirit is an honest look at ourselves – not others. A good policy to practice is to be patient with the faults of others; remembering they have to be patient with yours.
Reflection—You can never do kindness too soon because you will never know how soon will be too late.
