Critical Spirit by June Hunt

Author:June Hunt
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781628621327
Publisher: Rose Publishing
Published: 2015-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

STEPS TO SOLUTION

The Lord is using traumatic trials to help Job gain a greater understanding of God and to grow Job into a more faith-filled man of God. Ultimately, the Lord is Job’s “heavenly sandpaper.” And no matter how tough Job’s tragedies, they will not take his life. In fact, honor—double honor—is just around the corner. For the Bible says, “whoever heeds correction is honored” (Proverbs 13:18).

Like Job, we all need a little “heavenly sandpaper” to help smooth over the “rough edges.” But those who appoint themselves to be our personal heavenly sandpaper can leave us worn down, emotionally rubbed raw. Without a doubt, God uses our close relationships to teach us the truth about ourselves—the truth about our rough edges. But rather than wearing us down, He builds us up so that we can become all He created us to be. Rather than leaving us discouraged, He helps us feel encouraged and causes us to change.

Clearly, constructive criticism can reveal specific areas in our lives that need to be refined. But when you seek to give “constructive” criticism, be certain that God has directed your words—that they are carefully chosen and spoken in truth and with love. But be aware, too much coarse sanding will be resented and result in being rejected. Prideful criticism will always be rejected.

However, if the criticism of you is incorrect, be calm—not curt or critical. The book of Proverbs makes this point plain: “A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them” (Proverbs 14:3).

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