A thought by James MacDonald (2015-06-18) from his book, Lord, Change My Attitude: Before It's Too Late (p. 136). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition. ( Click on the title of the book to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) Have you ever taken a shower and started noticing that the drain is plugged up and the water won’t drain? That can be a problem can’t it? Well, James says, “Criticism plugs the flow of God’s blessings in our life.” James quotes Oswald Chambers who made a brilliant observation: “Whenever you are in a critical temper, it is impossible to enter into communion with God.” Have you noticed that? James goes on, “That’s a scary thought! Criticism makes us hard and vindictive and cruel. It leaves us with the flattering notion that we are superior persons. It is impossible to develop the characteristics of a saint and at the same time maintain a critical attitude. Criticism harms our relationship with God and others, and that will block the flow of Go
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