5821 criticism, amongst believers

Harsh criticism is out of place among believers, who are urged to see each other in the best possible light. Criticism of God arises from a failure to understand his actions and purposes.

Criticism forbidden among believers

Jas 5:9 See also Mt 7:1-5 pp Lk 6:37-42; Ro 14:1-4,10-13; 1Co 10:10; Gal 5:15; Php 2:14-16; Jas 4:11-12

Reacting to criticism

Some criticism can be disregarded Ecc 7:21-22 See also 1Co 4:2-5; Col 2:16-18

Criticism can be dealt with by settling the dispute Mt 18:15 See also Pr 15:1

Integrity is a defence against criticism

Da 6:4 See also 2Co 8:20-21; Tit 2:7-8

Criticism can be constructive

Ps 141:5 See also Pr 10:17; Pr 15:5; Pr 27:6,9; Pr 28:23

Criticism and complaint directed against God

Criticism of God for his apparent injustice Dt 1:26-27 See also Jer 20:7-9; Jnh 4:1-4; Hab 1:1-4,12-17; Mal 3:13-15; Ro 9:19-21; Isa 29:16; Isa 45:9

Criticism of God for his apparent disregard of his people’s plight Isa 40:27 See also Ps 10:1; Ps 13:1-2; Ps 22:1-2; Ps 42:9-10; Ps 44:23-24; Ps 74:10-11; Ps 80:4-6; Ps 108:11-12

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