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A Critical Spirit


A Critical Spirit

A Critical Spirit
Comes from the spirit of pride.
That spirit of pride resides
Over the whole world wide.
A critical spirit comes from darkness
Was not found in our Lord.
If we are to emulate Him
This spirit we cannot afford.


A Critical Spirit is destructive;
The opposite of help;
To draw others to God’s love
A relationship to develop.
When we judge others
We are simply playing God
This is not our role
Pride, to God, is odd.


A Critical Spirit surrendered to our Savior
Will enable us to tell
Of God’s love to others—
On their faults no longer dwell.
Instead focus on their gifts
For gifts God has given to each one.
None of us are perfect;
We’re all being refined by God’s Son.

© Copyright 2007-2012 Maureen LeFanue
www.maureenlefanue.com

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

February 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM

More truth from your pen. Thanks for sharing. I believe with God's help, we can overcome our greatest sins. Even though I fall everyday, He picks me up, brushes me off, and amazingly, loves me that much more. Talk about grace! Blessings, Rhonda

Sara Kendrick

February 17, 2012 at 5:12 AM

If a child lives with condemnation, he learns to condemn(or criticize)..Sad but so many children are doomed from the womb..Yes, it is true that many think that they are so great that all they can do is criticize others..It is very hard for this person to see the need of repentance and getting help from God to improve their lives..Enjoyed your well thought out work..Sara