Their followers are found in every age. If a man devotes his time, money, and affection to the pursuit of any worldly interest, they call him wise. If he dedicates himself to the pursuit of riches, fame, and power, they find no fault with him. If he is an athlete and commits himself to exercise, training, and practice, they say he is to be admired for his dedication. Yet, if that same man devotes himself and all that he has to Christ, his worship, his gospel, and the service of his kingdom, the self-righteous worldlings cannot find words ugly enough to express their contempt for him.
Cold hearts are always slow to do and quick to criticize.
Mr. Critical Tongue and Ms. Gossip Jaws are do nothings in the kingdom of God. They can be depended upon for nothing, except finding fault with the service of the faithful. If a person ever understands the sinfulness of his sin and the mercy, grace, and love of Christ in his sin-atoning death as the sinner's Substitute, he will never imagine that anything is too great or too costly to do for and give to Christ. He is not afraid of wasting his time, his money, and his life on Christ. He is not afraid of doing too much for Christ.