Derwood Alliance Church

In this sermon on James 4:11-12, we explore the topic "How to Cure a Critical Spirit." The message begins by highlighting our culture's tendency to constantly evaluate and judge everything around us, from restaurants to Uber drivers. This mindset can easily seep into our church life and personal relationships, leading to a critical and judgmental attitude towards others. Mark defines a critical spirit as, "an attitude focused on the negative, coming from a position of superiority, judgment, and condemnation." It's important to note that having strong convictions and biblical understanding is not the same as having a critical spirit. The difference lies in how we approach and treat others who may not share our beliefs or practices. James, the brother of Jesus, addresses this issue after covering various challenging topics in his letter. He recognizes the tendency for readers to become judgmental of others and takes a moment to warn against developing a critical spirit. The sermon