Do you know someone who has an unhealthy, critical
disposition? A critical attitude often originates when someone or something is perceived
as a threat. A parent may become so hyper-sensitive toward a child that he or
she is under constant scrutiny and criticism. When this happens, the child
become anxious and more given to making mistakes.
Changing
a critical attitude begins by deciding to focus on what is helpful and positive
rather than negative. A parent must deliberately search for things to praise about
a child when a constant, critical attitude has gotten a foothold. Ask yourself,
“What alternatives are there to a negative, critical attitude to a particular
person or of the world?”
After his conversion, Paul changed his attitude toward
Christians by seeing them no longer as a threat, but as
God's people. Listen to Psalm 27:13. “I
am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the
living. Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart.” A healthy attitude eagerly
accepts positive change.
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