RELIGION Being Christian
RELIGION Being Christian and Critical There really is an art to communicating and a Christian way to offer constructive criticism. But, what is it? Criticism is the act of judging unfavorably or faultfinding. However, it can be appropriate to judge a person, thing, or action unfavorably. In fact, a true friend will speak the truth even when it’s hard to hear: “Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy” (Proverbs 27:6). Jesus was quite critical of the Pharisees’ hypocrisy, and He expressed His disapproval forcibly on several occasions just read the Gospel of Matthew. However, Jesus’ criticisms were always truthful and loving. Our speech should be edifying. “Therefore encourage one another and build up one another” (1st Thessalonians 5:11). Hebrews 10:24 says, “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). And Galatians 6:1 gives the primary motivation for criticizing—with a warning. So, the best Christian rule of thumb is to go into the conversation with the intent to help and not hurt someone. obituaries RECENTLY DECEASED COMMUNITY MEMBERS Sami Esho July 01, 1940 - Oct. 21, 2018 Karim Curioca Sept. 10, 1940 - Oct. 21, 2018 Najiba Naimi Aug. 20, 1936 - Oct. 19, 2018 George Kashat Oct. 03, 1925 - Oct. 18, 2018 Ibrahim (Bryan) Elias Sesi Jan. 01, 1939 - Oct. 18, 2018 Accepting to criticism It is not easy to listen to criticism. Sometimes people see things in us that we don’t see in ourselves. I am talking about pointing out the obvious to someone. People pointing out to me that I am overweight is not helpful. I have a mirror and own a scale. Thank you very much! It goes beyond the obvious. Criticism based on hearsay is hurtful; it is gossip. In Proverbs we learn that “uninformed criticism will usually wind up embarrassing the critic when the truth is revealed” (Prov. 18:13). When the criticism is constructive with the intent for good, we should listen attentively. “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise” (Prov. 31). Criticism based on scripture can be helpful, loving, and based on truth. Correction is to be gentle. It comes from love, not from hate. Scripture says “the Spirit wants to produce in us love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If criticism cannot be expressed in keeping with the fruit of the Spirit, it’s better left unsaid” (Galatians 5:22-23). Nawal Ankawi June 29, 1956 - Oct. 17, 2018 Abdul Karim Hirmez PhD Dec. 26, 1925 - Oct. 12, 2018 Naim Bacall July 01, 1930 - Oct. 17, 2018 Khalid Elias (Tobia Elias Hanna) Shemami May 10, 1946 - Oct. 09, 2018 Mariam Kaji July 01, 1947 - Oct. 16, 2018 Abdul Massih Kakos March 13, 1931 - Oct. 07, 2018 Sulaiman Malakha Nov. 10, 1934 - Oct. 15, 2018 Ghaith Halabu July 26, 1974 - Oct. 06, 2018 Maryana Bahena April 08, 2012 - Oct. 15, 2018 Natik Roumaya April 15, 1944 - Oct. 06, 2018 Criticizing while honoring the elderly The Bible is very clear about the need to respect our elders. Usually that will mean we will rarely offer criticism to our superiors, or if we do, it will be with strict qualifications. “Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need” (1 Tim. 5:1-2, 19). So, how can we criticize our elders including our parents when the commandments call us to honor them? We do it with love and respect. Terri (Taghrid) Ankawi Oct. 23, 1961 - Oct. 05, 2018 Iqbal Metiti May 03, 1948 - Oct. 04, 2018 Rahil Dakko July 01, 1939 - Oct. 02, 2018 Margaret Shounia July 01, 1939 - Oct. 02, 2018 Shawn Sallan Nov. 25, 1956 - Oct. 02, 2018 As a Communications Evangelist, Vanessa Denha Garmo’s Christ-Centered Communications Messages air globally on both Catholic Radio and Catholic TV. Jamil Dallo July 01, 1926 - Oct. 01, 2018 Carla Sesi Dec. 01, 2008 - Oct. 01, 2018 Naima Abdulahad Qasguargis June 24, 1923 - Sept. 30, 2018 Jalal Gabrial Qasyounan March 01, 1940 - Sept. 27, 2018 Hanaa Eshaq June 12, 1960 - Sept. 25, 2018 18 CHALDEAN NEWS NOVEMBER 2018
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