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The Gift... 

I think I have the gift, do you? Are you critical of everyone, and everything? Do you only see "problems" or "issues"? Do you only see what is "wrong" Is 90% of something great, but you just can't keep thinking about the 10% you don't like? Do you typically point out things that "need to be fixed" rather than seeing the things that are going well?

Did you answer yes to many of these questions?
Congrats, then you may have the spiritual gift of criticism!

Obviously I’m being facetious, but I do find myself struggling with this problem at times. How about you?

Here is my thought on this issue; we should be encouragers not criticisers! A critical heart is when negativity takes over your life and all you see are problems, issues, things that need to be improved, things that are wrong, etc.

A reality we must all understand is, nothing in life is perfect, or ever will be perfect! So focus on what you do like and get busy making the world around you better and stop being so critical of those around you. Critical people drain the life out of others around them! No one likes being around them!

I am not talking about people who are trying to help you improve things. There is a big difference between constructive criticism and someone having a critical heart. What’s the difference? If the person compliments and encourages as much if not more than they criticize, then they are just trying to help. If they primarily only criticize, then they suffer from a critical heart. The overly critical person usually lacks self confidence and is emotionally wounded. 

Be a support to people around you! Encourage them, praise them, believe the best about them, help them, love them and stop being so damn critical. You are only beating them down and destroying their self-esteem.

Jesus was gracious, All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips.

I don’t want the spiritual gift of criticism operating in my life, how about you?