Forgotten Critics

[567 words] I have never had any interest in what movie or music critics say. I think most people feel the same way. We know what we like or don’t like. In the end, who cares about what they say? Who remembers them? You can name songs and films you enjoy, but who can name even one of the professional critics? Shimei and Sanballat are not the most well-known names in the Bible. But the men they criticized are. Shimei cursed David and threw rocks at him during one of the lowest points in his life (2 Sam. 16:5-8). Sanballat made fun of Nehemiah and the Jews who were rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem (Neh. 4:1-5). David and Nehemiah are remembered with honor, but these naysayers are recalled with disgust. Judas Iscariot criticized Mary for anointing Jesus with expensive ointment (John 12:1-7). He said this was a waste because she…