When Believers Are Critical of Others
What happens when someone who professes to be a believer is critical of others? Should we avoid those people? The Bible tells us to avoid being judgmental or harsh toward others, and not to criticize someone unless we have a sound reason to do so. The Bible says, “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” (Prov. 19:11) However, the Bible also tells us that we have a responsibility to help others in their spiritual walk with God. One way we can do that is by encouraging them to face any sins that still have a grip on their lives. The Bible says, “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Heb. 10:24) We can pray for those people and ask God to help us confront them with the problem. We should do so privately and with gentleness, love and humility.
