Stop Measuring Others—Let God Search You

Daily Devotional

The Uncritical Temper

Jesus doesn’t suggest that we avoid judging others.
He commands it: Don’t.

And yet, many of us walk through life with a spiritual measuring rod—
comparing, critiquing, even condemning—
while calling it “discernment.”

But in the Kingdom, criticism doesn’t build anyone up.
It divides.
It hardens your spirit.
It blinds you to the grace you desperately need yourself.

You’re not called to fix people.
You’re called to love them—and let the Holy Spirit do the heart surgery.

Kingdom Discipleship: A Word from Pastor Kevin

Sons and daughters,
Let me be real with you:
If you're always pointing out what’s wrong in others, chances are you're trying to avoid what’s still broken in you.

Jesus said when you see a speck in someone else’s eye, it means there's a beam in yours.
That’s not reverse psychology—it’s revelation.

And here’s the danger:
A critical spirit will block your intimacy with God.
It will rob your tenderness.
It will make you spiritually smug and emotionally cold.

Every time you judge someone else, you're making two statements:

1. “I’m better than they are.”
   

2. “God’s not done working on them, but He’s done working on me.”

Both are lies.

Instead of judging, ask the Spirit to give you eyes to see your own need.
Let Him do a spiritual spring-cleaning in you.
You’ll find there’s no room for superiority left—only gratitude.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

• Where have I been carrying a critical spirit toward others?

• What does God want to reveal about me through what I’ve been judging in someone else?

• How would my relationships change if I laid down judgment and picked up mercy?