The Bishop of the Lutheran Church, Right/Reverend Doctor G. Victor Padmore, has called on Liberians to reduce “an excessive fault-finding, and instead, develop a stronger culture of appreciation for efforts being made toward national development.”
On issues affecting national progress, Bishop Padmore said, many citizens are quick to criticize individuals and institutions, even when they make small, but “meaningful contributions to society.”
“This attitude has not helped the country, but rather weakened unity and discouraged those who have worked to improve conditions in their communities.”
Padmore added: “People must learn to appreciate what others are doing, no matter how small it may seem. Constant criticism without encouragement does not build a nation. It slows progress and creates discouragement.”
Bishop Padmore said, Liberia’s development depends not only on large-scale projects, but also on the recognition of smaller efforts that contribute to national growth.
He noted that when such efforts are ignored or unfairly criticized, it reduces motivation and affects productivity.
Padmore then warned that a continued culture of negativity, and fault-finding could have long-term consequences on development, saying: “It discourages innovation and weakens national spirit.”
“If we want Liberia to move forward, we must change the way we treat each other’s efforts. Encouragement builds confidence, but constant criticism destroys it.”
Bishop Padmore underscored the importance of unity and mutual respect are essential for national progress.
He urged citizens to focus more on solutions rather than problems.
In a related development, Bishop Padmore has disclosed plans to reopen the Lutheran Training Institute in Salayea, Lofa County as one means to expand educational and vocational opportunities for young people, while strengthening the church’s contribution to human capacity development.