Crtitque / Criticism

Critique:
Origin: 
1695–1705;  < French  < Greek kritikḗ  the art of criticism, noun use of feminine of kritikós  critical, skilled in judging.

to censure or find fault with.

2.

to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.

verb (used without object)

3.

to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.

4.

to make judgments as to merits and faults.

 

Constructive Versus Destructive:

 

As we know, construct means to build UP

Destruct means to tear down. Simple, isn't it?

The Power of Life and Death is IN the tongue!

Proverbs 18:21 says:

"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

When we criticize (or critique another) will it BUILD UP or will it TEAR DOWN?

Will the fruit of YOUR WORDS be Sweet fruit to eat in the future, or will it be BITTER fruit that you eat?

The WORD of God all ties together in one glorious, powerful, magnificent tapestry of life lessons!!

"whatever a man sows, he WILL reap!" (paraphrased by Sue)

Galatians 6:7 says it this way:

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

So, what does this mean to you and me?

What? We sow lemons do we expect apples? Of cpourse not! Silly.

If we sow a seed for the spring, do we expect it in two days? Not! If we plant an oak tree as a seedling, do we expect it to be thirty feet tall this fall? Of course we don't!

If we plant corn, we expect corn. If we plant okra, we know that we'll get okra.

It's the LAW of Harvest, isn't it?

We can NOT plant seeds of hatred, anger, violence, disrespect, tale-bearing, gossip, disobedience, lies, or any other hurtful, spiteful, vengeful seeds and expect it to turn out good, can we?

When you see someone falter, hurting, lonely, sinning, or whatever the case may be-don't sow those seeds of discord that produce a harvest of misery!

Lift them up, show them the true love of Jesus Christ. Don't criticize in a destructive manner: voice tone or words.

More is accomplished with building up! IF there be any good-think on it! Speak blessings-NOT curses!

Deuteronomy 11:26

Today I put before you a blessing and a curse:

Choose Blessings! Choose LIFE!