Fault with Faultfinders

The wife of a hard-to-please husband was determined to try her best to satisfy him for just one day. Darling, she asked, what would you like for breakfast this morning? He growled, ‘Coffee and toast, grits and sausage, and two eggs- one scrambled, and one fried.’ She soon had the food on the table and waited for a word of praise. After a quick glance, he exclaimed, ‘Well, if you didn’t scramble the wrong egg!’

Some people seem to be happy only when they are making others’ miserable! Because they thrive on faultfinding, they stir up strife wherever they go. What is wrong with them anyway? Answer is clear. They are disgusted with their own unproductive lives and dissatisfied with their limited achievements, so they try to boost themselves by stepping on others.

By criticizing others, or everyone else, they relieve their inner anger and disappointments.

Let us ask ourselves, what is wrong with us. Maybe we are being too selfish, and separated from God’s fellowship, and His life changing power. Perhaps, a desire to be rich or prominent has robbed us of the joy of being content.

Alternatively, feelings of inferiority may be triggering our negative response to others.

Spend some moments looking at yourself. Ask God to show you the real problem.

Moreover, remember, the fault with faultfinders is the fault they will not face in themselves.

“Don’t look for faults-look for remedies!”