Why do we act so critical? We have such weak natures and yet are so quick to criticize other people. Or we can do better than someone else under the circumstances they are in. We have no idea what their situation is and think that since we're so much larger than life we can possibly do better.
Lets put it in perspective. God is infinite. We are finite. What does finite mean? Limited. Since we are limited creatures, we are weak and can't do much without God's help. So many times we say, "I can do it myself," and then realize later that we failed terribly.
Also since we are limited and God is unlimited, we many times cannot understand the way God works. His ways are not our ways. God has already made plans for us and yet we try to understand them as humans do. We even go so far as to make our own plans. There is an old saying that if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. We try to do things our own way. We brag about our accomplishments such as grades, money we make or places we've been to. None of these things matter in the eternal run. Yet we put so much emphasis on earthly achievements and pay little or no attention to our spiritual achievements.
Next time we feel like bragging, lets ask ourselves: would God care? and how does this help me get to heaven?
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