Avoid Judgment and Criticism

Try not to give way to criticism, blame, scorn, or judgment of others when you are trying to help them.

Effectiveness in helping others depends on controlling yourself.

You may be swept away by a temporary natural urge to criticize or blame, unless you keep a tight rein on your emotions.

You should have a firm foundation of spiritual living which makes you truly humble, if you are going to really help other people.

Go easy on them and be hard on yourself.

That is the way you can be used most to uplift a despairing spirit.

And seek no personal recognition for what you are used by God to accomplish.

I pray that I may try to avoid judgment and criticism.

I pray that I may always try to build up others instead of tearing them down.