Dictionary of Bible Themes Harsh criticism is out of place among believers, who are urged to see each other in the best possible light. Criticism of God arises from a failure to understand his actions and purposes. James 5:9Criticism forbidden among believers See also Matthew 7:1-5Romans 14:1-4,10-13 1 Corinthians 10:10 pp Lk 6:37-42 Galatians 5:15Philippians 2:14-16 James 4:11-12 Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 Reacting to criticism See also Some criticism can be disregarded 1 Corinthians 4:2-5Colossians 2:16-18 Matthew 18:15 See also Criticism can be dealt with by settling the dispute Proverbs 15:1Daniel 6:4 Integrity is a defence against criticism See also 2 Corinthians 8:20-21Titus 2:7-8 Psalms 141:5 Criticism can be constructive See also Proverbs 10:17; 15:5; 27:6,9; 28:23Deuteronomy 1:26-27 Criticism and complaint directed against God See also Criticism of God for his apparent injustice Jeremiah 20:7-9Jonah 4:1-4 Habakkuk 1:1-4,12-17 Malachi 3:13-15 Romans 9:19-21 Isaiah 29:16; 45:9 Isaiah 40:27 See also Criticism of God for his apparent disregard of his people's plight Psalms 10:1; 13:1-2; 22:1-2; 42:9-10; 44:23-24; 74:10-11; 80:4-6; 108:11-12See also 5265 complaints5897 judging others 6115 blame |
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