James 4:11 (NKJV)
“Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.”
“It pains me to say that there are unruly tongues among church members. There are false tongues that feed on mischief. There are sly, whispering tongues. There is tattling, impertinent meddling, adroit quizzing. Testimonies, Vol. 5, 94.2 I saw that the very spirit of perjury, that would turn truth into falsehood, good into evil, and innocence into crime, is now active. Satan exults over the condition of God’s professed people. While many are neglecting their own souls, they eagerly watch for an opportunity to criticize and condemn others. Testimonies, Vol. 5, 94.3
Is there no law of kindness to be observed? Have Christians been authorized of God to criticize and condemn one another? … Satan exults when he can defame or wound a follower of Christ. He is “the accuser of our brethren.” Shall Christians aid him in his work? Testimonies, Vol. 5, 95.2
To the Christian every act of faultfinding, every word of censure or condemnation, is painful. Testimonies, Vol. 5, 95.3 The Lord is testing and proving His people. You may be just as severe and critical with your own defective character as you please; but be kind, pitiful, and courteous toward others. Testimonies, Vol. 5, 97.2
A writer has said that “envy’s memory is nothing but a row of hooks to hang up grudges on.” Pamphlet 117, 32.2 Envy is not merely a perverseness of temper, but a distemper, which disorders all the faculties. Pamphlet 117, 32.3 The envious man shuts his eyes to the good qualities and noble deeds of others. He is always ready to disparage and misrepresent that which is excellent. Men often confess and forsake other faults; but there is little to be hoped for from the envious man. Since to envy a person is to admit that he is a superior, pride will not permit any concession. If an attempt be made to convince the envious person of his sin, he becomes even more bitter against the object of his passion, and too often he remains incurable.” Pamphlet 117, 32.4
Prayer for Unity
Heavenly Father,
Forgive us when our words tear down instead of build up. Cleanse our hearts from envy, pride, and faultfinding. Teach us to see others through the eyes of Christ, with kindness, patience, and compassion. May Your Spirit silence every whisper of criticism and replace it with words of encouragement and love. Unite us as one body, bound together in humility and grace. Help us to guard our tongues, to lift each other up in prayer, and to live as true witnesses of Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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