Criticism

[Guest muttly]

 Is to complain or criticize sinful? If so why?

Can we criticise Osama Bin Ladden or Adolf Hitler, or our boss or someone who did something really stupid, or someone who really ticks us off?

I'd like to know your thoughts. I think Holy Spirit is convicting me of this.

[Guest GloryaRose]

Criticism is usually good when it is constructive. Constructive criticism is usually asked for...not necessarilly volunteered.

[boblandis]

It all depends what spirit you are in when you do these this. If you are doing them in a wicked spirit the answer is no.

[Guest EPHRIAM777]

[Guest leejosepho]

Ephriam777:

Maybe Jesus was your kind of guy, but YahShua was His Father's Son and He took no delight in things that thrill sick human flesh.  May we each learn to be like Him.

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Criticism: Sinful or realistic?

First, and with due respect to Mr. Muttly, let us clarify the question, for

[Guest leejosepho]

I know my posts sometimes put an end to a thread, but please do not let that happen here (or anywhere, actually!).

If I have offended someone -- anyone at all -- please let me know.  I know I can at times be tough to hear or to talk to or to "deal with", but it is never my intent to attack anyone -- only to be helpful.

Blessings!

[Guest EPHRIAM777]

I know my posts sometimes put an end to a thread, but please do not let that happen here (or anywhere, actually!).

If I have offended someone -- anyone at all -- please let me know.

[Guest leejosepho]

EPHRIAM777:

Muttly had asked,

[Guest leejosepho]

Peace and Joy to all!

This thread began some time ago with these questions:

Is to complain or criticize sinful?

If so why?

Can we criticize Osama Bin Ladden or Adolf Hitler,

or our boss or someone who did something really stupid,

or someone who really ticks us off?

... and this request:

I'd like to know your thoughts.

... and this comment:

I think Holy Spirit is convicting me of this.

...

GloryaRose shared some thoughts now in great need of consideration around here:

Criticism is usually good when it is constructive ... usually asked for ... not necessarily volunteered.  If criticism is given in love it can be a [useful] tool ... in the life of a brother or sister.

If criticism is given for any other motive it can be a tool of destruction, bitterness, and strife in the lives of both the giver and the receivers of it.

If criticism feeds the pride or bitterness or anger or frustration of the criticizer ... OR ... embarrasses or humiliates someone ... the motives behind it are usually not [righteous].

Some people have a unique ability to look at things with an analytic eye ... to look at things critically is different from BEING critical.

Perhaps instead of mouthing our criticisms so readily, the ability to see things analytically or to look at things with a critical eye would best be used in interceding for the person or things we see.  Perhaps this ability is not meant to be a tool for prideful display of what we know about someone or something ... as much as it is a tool for effective, insightful prayer.

One thing I know for sure is that if something we are doing is not motivated by [Yah

[Guest okiejack]

To criticize we must judge. Jesus says we should becareful how we judge. Because, however we judge we shall be judged in the same manner. According to Paul we should only judge our fellow Christians because GOD will judge everyone else.

I agree with LeeJosepho on the complaining issue. Christians should rejoyce in trouble and be satisfied in whatever situation the find themselves. Victimhood isn't Christian. Now I am not saying that I am real good at this skill of not complaining and being satisfied. I've lived in this consumer society for over half a century and am well brainwashed/convinced that, like the hair commercial; says "I'm worth it"." I have to work on my humility skill constantly.

As for offending others. Personally I think all offense is self imposed. However, we as Christians should be at peace with others as much as it depends on us. I believe that intentionally offending others is a sign of insecurity.

Critical thinking is a must for every Christian in certain situations. However, critical thinking and talking can sometimes be offensive and very boring. I like this saying; "Always tell the truth, but don't always be telling it."