Cease to dwell upon the shortcomings of others. Keep the tongue sanctified unto God. Refrain from saying anything that might detract from the influence of another; for by indulging in these words of criticism, you blasphemy God’s Holy name as verily as you would were you to swear.
Ellen G White, MS 95.
The point
Warns that criticizing others' influence is as serious a sin as blaspheming God's name.
