EXCESSIVE FAULTFINDING HINDERS BREAKTHROUGHS

 


By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

Matt 15:2KJV " Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread."
     There is beauty in every human being but unfortunately persons caught up in the habit of fault- finding are usually overwhelmed with details of other peoples' shortcoming that they deprive themselves from seeing the beauty of God's grace in humanity (Matthew7:4-5). Most marriages, business relationships would be stronger if we refuse to allow ourselves get preoccupied with our partner’s faults. More energy should be channeled towards building  better friendships and less on discovery of each other's errors. The religious folks of Jesus' time were more concerned about ablutions and eating habits of the disciples and less interested in their positive contributions to the society. We are to play a complimentary and not a competitive role in our relationships    
     Fault- finding is the by-product of seeking to be righteous by self-effort instead of by faith through Jesus Christ. There are no spiritual assignments that must be fulfilled in other to please and be blessed by God. It is through the making of affirmative declarations on the finished work of Christ  that unveils the provisions of God's grace over our lives. Self righteousness is the root of legalism in our churches . Legalism is man's attempt to earn God's favour through self-righteousness .
     Legalism manifests in the giving of offerings   and reciting portions of the scriptures in the form of incantations  in order to gain God's approval or favour;  but it is by grace that we give our ceremonial Abrahamic  tithes and offerings while acknowledging with thankfulness His blessing  and love for us while seeking to understand His perfect will for our lives.    
     Through the knowledge of salvation by grace , we come to the realization that we are accepted into God's family and there is no need to seek to impress Him  through our self effort (Ephesians 1:6). Through faith we enjoy peace knowing we are guaranteed a place in God by grace (1peter1:2) . Fault finders are constantly seeking for God's approval with no guarantees of their salvation because they fail to understand that the old covenant with its requirements have been rendered obsolete by Jesus Christ ( Romans .8:1-3, Hebrew 11.6,Hebrew.10:10,Gal. 3:12).Nobody can fulfill the 613 laws of Moses. Failure in one aspect of the law is failure in all aspects .
         Those living by religious moral codes are driven by pride and self -relevance. Grace requires acknowledging with thanksgiving God’s provisions for us through Jesus Christ and it is motivated by love borne out of the recognition that Jesus Christ has done all that needs to be done.
      If our motive is to impress God, that is religious legalism but if out of faith we are thankful for what God has already done, that's grace in action which leads to peace with God. Religious legalism deprives us of our joy and is a hindrance to peace and prosperity in marriages .
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power for uncommon innovation, creativity and progress in Jesus name .
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