Everyone knows what it’s like to be up against the cutting edge of criticism – either deserved or undeserved. Criticism’s objective is to eliminate anything that causes discomfort, including what’s perceived as threatening to one’s personal comfort and security.
It’s perfectly normal to desire that a loved one turn away from what is detrimental to their health and wellbeing or from behaviors that could potentially damage their relationships. However, criticism does not produce desired changes because an assault on another’s personhood is out of step with love and compassion.
Criticism fails to achieve positive results because it attacks a person’s worthiness, but correction centers on the positive wellbeing of others rather than attacking them.
The Holy Spirit’s job is to correct us and save us from pain and suffering. Corrections given in love teach us how to think, for our thoughts determine our choices.
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Fill your thoughts with my
word until they penetrate deep within your spirit. Then as you unwrap my words,
they will impart true life and radiant health into the very core of your being.
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