Critics

Luke 7:31-35 - "Jesus went on to say, “To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? ³² They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other:

“‘We played the pipe for you,
    and you did not dance;
we sang a dirge,
    and you did not cry.’

³³ For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ ³⁴ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ ³⁵ But wisdom is proved right by all her children.”

How often do we find people in the church like this. Whatever you do, they are never satisfied. We all have come across people like this. They seem to find fault in everything. They always have a complaint about something. In most cases it is something very minor. Much like the Pharisees who majored on the minors. Who majored on the outward instead of the inward. Who were more concerned about others weaknesses and failing then their own. It seems we are never ever able to truly please them. We may call them the critics. You know, like those guys who critic the movies that come out but can act worth anything nor could they ever direct a movie, but they know it all.

What kind of Christian are these. They are Christians who are wrapped up in themselves, their own wisdom and  greatness. It could even be a Christian with low self esteem who is trying to bring other down to his level. In essence believers who are weak and even dead spiritually.

I pray that you are not one of these or that I never become one. Lord open our blinded eyes and see what you are doing. Let us not sit on the sidelines and criticize, but get in there and bring change through your love. God give us your wisdom.