Does it seem to you that there's a large number of people these days who like to name-call, deride, mock or disbelieve those who look, behave or think differently? Perhaps it's always been so but because of today's technology everyone has to hear it and it's right in our faces all the time.
Constructive criticism is helpful but should be given gently, privately and with love. Most of what we hear today whether it's in the newspaper, on TV or through the Internet is not constructive, it's just plain negative!
Wonder why? To many, if you have the opportunity to highlight what you feel are their negatives, you can make them "less human". Suddenly, you are better than they are and it is easier to hate. If practiced, this tendency can make you hard hearted and blind to any good the other person possesses. When you get to that point, you are no better than you perceive them to be...maybe worse.
All are created in God's image. While we may be far from perfect, we all posses the divine spark of God's love within us. Never forget to look for God's spark in others as well as yourself. Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 NLT
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