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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 8, 1909

Helpful Criticism

IT requires no great mental ability to find fault with another or with his work. There are many cynics in the world who never see good in others, but look only for the evil. Helpful criticism—that which, while it sees the evil, seeks by kindly encouragement and counsel to point out a better way—is always in demand. The church needs this spirit of helpfulness, and blesses the one who thus seeks its uplifting and betterment. But the sour, morose kind, which sees perfection only in self, has no part in helpful Christian work. It is inspired by the great “accuser.” Avoid it.