Lately, I have noticed a rise in the number of speakers and ministries designed to analyze and then criticize the work of others for the Lord. What frightens me even more is that this group is rising in popularity. You can go to their website, podcast, or social media and read all the things that are wrong with some ministry or minister. Their content is usually followed by dozens, if not hundreds, of comments in agreement.

While I am a firm believer in keeping watch in the local Church for false teachers and cautious about using resources with poor theology, I am weary of these critics.

Jesus calls his followers to lift him up and not tear others down. We are to shine the light of Jesus into the world and speak the truth in every situation. Then, we allow the light to overcome the darkness and the truth to silence falsehood.

Be cautious of any speaker whose primary agenda is to dissect another ministry or leader and tell you all the things wrong with them. Our job is not to be the watchdog of faith but rather the proclaimers of the gospel. 

No one is called to be a critic, even a Christian critic.