It concerns me when all Christians can do is criticise others. Our criticism starts with people in the world and we end up being critics of the church as well. Criticism is a dangerous disease. In turn we condemn others by our judgements.

I heard a quote once from a guy called John Haggai and he said, "It don't take much size to criticise." I know it sounds cheesy but it also holds a profound truth; critics are small minded people.

Why is it when faced with a woman caught in the very act of adultery we want to pick up rocks and kill her. Not only is this action motivated by law but it reflects a religious spirit that is cruel, calouse and cares little for people.

Jesus said we were to be salt to the earth, to add flavour, be an influence and by our very presence seek to preserve the goodness and kindness of God in the earth.

Jesus said, "I don't condemn you." Why can't we look past our own personal preferences and see people? Why cant we look past the sin and see the person? Why does someones lifestyle offend us, threaten us or make us angry? Sinners sin because they are sinners; get over it.

In today's world we will see the horror of sin and stand face to face with the consequences of immorality in the people around us. But we can never forget the words of Jesus found in John 3:17, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." NIV

It's time we put down our stones of criticism and start to focus our energies on reaching out to a people "caught in the act ..." To love them not condemn them to engage with people not judge them and to connect with them and not try and kill them.

Romans 5:20, "But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound." KJV

Would love to hear your comments. TR