Revival is Mercy. Revival is God drawing His' people back unto Himself. There are at least four major steps in this progression, if we are to meet the conditions, as a nation, a city, a church, a community, if we are to meet God's conditions set forth here, before He hears from heaven, forgives our sins, and heals our land. The greatest sin today in the church is spiritual pride. We have to recognize the pride in our own hearts.
Criticism is the ultimate manifestation of pride.
We need to guard carefully against a critical spirit. And I have got to say that this critical spirit seems to go hand in hand with the religious spirit, because among church leadership in the church world, this critical spirit is rampant. If we humble ourselves in dependence on God, recognizing that prayer is the only way to real revival and true spiritual success. How many people try to negotiate, manipulate, promote, and use every other means, except humbly crying out to the Lord in prayer and intercession. Remember, God resists the proud.