Romans 15:4-7 (NASB)
4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
6 so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.

Paul’s prayer to the Romans is needed so much today. He encourages them in the first verses of Romans 15 to a life of self-denial rather than the worldly life of self-interest, just as Christ modeled that for us. Then in verses 4-7, he encourages them, through the power of the Scriptures, to be of the same mind, with one accord, with one voice.
The bride of Christ was meant to be a place of self-denial, a place where all are of the same mind, with one voice praising God.

Regretfully, we are not. I confess that I am critical at times of others that I am supposed to support and encourage. And even when it is not open criticism, I can cleverly disguise it as helpful suggestions. Those that consider themselves to be more mature in the faith can often discourage others by attempting to steer them onto their path. This feeling of discouragement can be especially true for those that have been called by God to lead in various ministries. As they prayerfully follow the leading of Christ, they can become discouraged by the helpful suggestions of those that are standing on the sidelines. But as the body of Christ, we are not to try to create others in our image, but love them as all of our images change into the person of Christ.

I pray that God would take away my critical spirit. I pray that I would love others and accept them, just as Christ accepted all of us to the glory of God.

Always praying for the glory of God,