Benjamin Disraeli, a British prime minister in the 19th century, noted that it is much easier to be critical than to be correct.

We are cautioned to examine ourselves before we criticize others. We are told to remove the beam from our own eye (Matthew 7:3-5). That leads to judging fairly. Even a critic can earn respect if his or her standard of judging is right. We are all critics at one time or another—sometimes unwillingly. Let our judging be with wisdom and up to a standard that shows care and humility and is for the edification of others.