Why Being Too Critical Is Blocking Your Spiritual Growth

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Published Jan 1, 2026

Why Being Too Critical Is Blocking Your Spiritual Growth — Ellen White Warned

Many believers desire genuine spiritual growth, yet feel stuck in their Christian growth without fully understanding why. In this message inspired by Ellen White and the Spirit of Prophecy, we explore how a critical spirit and a judgmental attitude can quietly block our relationship with God and slow our progress in faith.

Within the Adventist and Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) context, Ellen White consistently warned that confusing spiritual discernment with constant criticism leads to pride, self-righteousness, and a lack of humility. Instead of reflecting grace and love in truth, the heart becomes hardened through gossip, complaining, and a spirit that focuses on the faults of others rather than personal character development.

This video addresses how a critical spirit affects your devotional life, prayer life, and Bible study, gradually robbing you of the peace of God. When bitterness and pride replace compassion, the Holy Spirit is grieved, and the fruits of the Spirit fail to mature. True sanctification requires conviction, sincere repentance, and a willingness to practice forgiveness in daily Christian relationships.

Ellen White reminds us that practical Christianity is not about constant judgment, but about allowing God to bring real heart change. This message offers insight into how to grow spiritually, identifies what blocks spiritual growth, and provides clear guidance for overcoming sin and restoring unity within the body of Christ.

This teaching is for anyone seeking clarity on discernment vs criticism, longing for deeper fellowship with God, and responding to the gentle question: Am I doing something wrong that is hindering my spiritual growth?

References from Ellen G. White used in this message:

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing — counsel on judgment, humility, and true righteousness.

Testimonies for the Church, Volume 5 — warnings about criticism, gossip, and their impact on spiritual life.

Steps to Christ — principles of repentance, character transformation, and daily devotion.

This message is a reminder that spiritual growth flourishes not through criticism, but through grace, humility, and a surrendered heart guided by the Holy Spirit.