I am very good at finding fault. Snarling cynicism is one my strong suits.
>
> I am not so good at encouraging others. Kind, loving affirmation
> toward my brothers and sisters (especially new or struggling in the
> faith) This is not my strong suit.
>
> Much easier to cluck my tongue, shake my head and judge, or even
> pronounce judgment. I wonder which I practice more? Why does one come
> natural and the other I must work at?
>
> Tough questions for a man who is supposed to have "new" heart and be a
> "partaker of the divine nature".
>
> Much with which to humbly go before the Lord. I have a feeling I
> better keep my face in the dust and my self justifying mouth shut as I
> go. Pray for me.
>
> I am not so good at encouraging others. Kind, loving affirmation
> toward my brothers and sisters (especially new or struggling in the
> faith) This is not my strong suit.
>
> Much easier to cluck my tongue, shake my head and judge, or even
> pronounce judgment. I wonder which I practice more? Why does one come
> natural and the other I must work at?
>
> Tough questions for a man who is supposed to have "new" heart and be a
> "partaker of the divine nature".
>
> Much with which to humbly go before the Lord. I have a feeling I
> better keep my face in the dust and my self justifying mouth shut as I
> go. Pray for me.