Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5820 criticism » 5821 criticism, amongst believers
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.
Criticism forbidden among believers
James 5:9 See also Matthew 7:1-5 pp Luke 6:37-42; Romans 14:1-4,10-13; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 5:15; Philippians 2:14-16; James 4:11-12
Reacting to criticism
Some criticism can be disregarded
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 See also 1 Corinthians 4:2-5; Colossians 2:16-18
Criticism can be dealt with by settling the dispute
Matthew 18:15 See also Proverbs 15:1
Integrity is a defence against criticism
Daniel 6:4 See also 2 Corinthians 8:20-21; Titus 2:7-8
Criticism can be constructive
Psalm 141:5 See also Proverbs 10:17; Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 27:6,9; Proverbs 28:23
Criticism and complaint directed against God
Criticism of God for his apparent injustice
Deuteronomy 1:26-27 See also Jeremiah 20:7-9; Jonah 4:1-4; Habakkuk 1:1-4,12-17; Malachi 3:13-15; Romans 9:19-21; Isaiah 29:16; Isaiah 45:9
Criticism of God for his apparent disregard of his people's plight
Isaiah 40:27 See also Psalm 10:1; Psalm 13:1-2; Psalm 22:1-2; Psalm 42:9-10; Psalm 44:23-24; Psalm 74:10-11; Psalm 80:4-6; Psalm 108:11-12
See also
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