Faultfinding

Faultfinding isn't difficult. In fact, its so easy that just about anybody can do it. The Pharisees were the spiritual leaders in the first century. They heaped condemnation on any person who failed to measure up to their self-imposed standards.

They found fault with the disciples of Jesus in Matthew 12:2. They carefully watched Jesus in order to find something of which to accuse Him as we're told in Mark 3:2. Of course, Jesus did nothing wrong, but if one is watching for the purpose of finding fault, he can always find something to criticize. 

No one in this life is perfect, and Christians are no exception. We shouldn't dwell on the shortcomings of anyone. Certainly we should watch others, but not for the purpose of faultfinding, but to find the good that is there. Thomas Fuller said, "We should search others for their virtues and ourselves for vices," and he's right. The person who is critical towards himself will be charitable toward others, and the one who is looking to discover the faults of others is usually blind to his own. 

Again, faultfinding isn't difficult. It's always easier to burn a house than to build one. It's easier to add burdens than to lift them. It's easier to destroy enthusiasm and confidence than instill them. 

Faultfinding is just as dangerous as it is easy. Remember, anyone can grumble, complain, and criticize, but a true spiritual Christian sees higher things. When criticized, a great soul goes on working, faithfully and lovingly rising above it all - just as Jesus did.

Let us not be faultfinders, but diligent servants of the Lord, faithfully doing His will and doing what we can to help others get to heaven.