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It’s easy to point out when someone else is doing everything wrong - but it hurts when we’re on the receiving end of criticism.
Key Points:
- Our words have the power to bring life or death. Proverbs 18:21
- A critical spirit destroys relationships. Galatians 5:14-15
- The antidote to a critical spirit is a changed heart. Luke 6:45
Quote This:
Galatians 5:14-15 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Talk about a time you were criticized. How did it feel?
- Read Proverbs 18:21 What do you think of Solomon’s description of the power of the tongue?
- Why do you think it so easy to be critical of others? How would define a “critical spirit”?
- Read Galatians 5:14-15. What are some of the ways that a critical spirit can destroy relationships?
- Who are you most critical of? What could your criticism be destroying?
- Read Luke 6:45. What do you think Jesus means when he says “what you say flows from what is in your heart?”
- How can you be less critical in your closest relationships? What obstacles will you face? How will you go about it?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
This is part of the My Big Fat Mouth series. Click here for sermon resources.
