The
person who reacts to life based on sheer human nature is often fickle. When the
Israelites were waist deep in Egyptian mud with the whips of the slave masters
on their backs, they wanted to be free. They cried out to God. He heard and
answered their plea.
Then,
the moment they faced the slightest problem, they criticized Moses, whom God
had used to deliver them from slavery. The people complained and grumbled to
Moses even though he did everything for their own good. When they would get in
trouble, he would intercede before God on their behalf.
Do
you ever feel like Moses? You know you are doing the right thing—but, for
certain people, it is not good enough. Is there someone in your life who is
critical of you no matter what?
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Constructive
criticism can be helpful. When someone tells you in sincerity something
beneficial to you, accept it in the spirit in which it is given. However, do
not accept or dwell on the unjust criticism of those who seek to tear you down
out of their fear.
Moses
was patient with those who criticized him. He did not respond in anger or hate.
He did not stop interceding for them. Today, some would say he kept a
Christ-like attitude.
Learn
to be someone who recognizes the difference between right and wrong criticism.
With God's help, you can respond with an attitude of grace and forgiveness to
those who may unjustly criticize you. Be careful not to fall into the act of
criticizing others. The Bible instructs us to love others as we would like to
be loved (Mark 12:31).
Exodus
15:24
24 Then the people complained and turned against Moses. “What are we going
to drink?” they demanded.
Thanks for reading & God Bless!
xo* LM
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