Do you know
a critical person? Someone who can’t see the good in anything or struggles to
find joy? I know critical people. Sometimes it’s difficult to be around them.
Some
comments a critical person might make:
Me: That’s a
beautiful sky. Not a cloud in sight!
Critical:
Yeah, but think of all the pollen the wind is blowing around. I know I’m going
to be sick.
Me: I’m so
glad the weekend is here!
Critical:
Yippee. You work all week and then work all weekend at home. Oh joy.
There are
times when I withdraw myself from people with critical attitudes because I
don’t need negativity around me. But then the Holy Spirit convicts me: I need
to show them more love! What a strange relationship this can be.
God’s Word
tells us in Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times…” I think that means that no matter what
attitude this person has, I still need to love them like Jesus loves them. I
can’t begin to criticize them like they criticize everything around them. I
need to encourage them to see the good in life. I need to be their joy!
Ralph Waldo
Emerson said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” I like that quote,
but I also like the fact that God included the word “love” in his description
of friendship. So how about you? Do you
have a friendship that needs a little love? As hard as it can be, try to
demonstrate that Christ-like love today!
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