Bible Verse of The Day – 10-12-16

Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world…

Complainers. Grumblers. Fault finders.

We all know one (or more) of them. Maybe we are one of them.

As a follower of Christ, perpetual complaining isn’t something we should be engaging in. If we are, it’s usually an indication of a problem with the way we look at things or a problem with our walk with God.

The book of Jude (Jude 1:14-16) groups complainers and grumblers in together with the ungodly. So if we’re a believer and we’re a complainer or grumbler, we’re in need of some help!

The verses above tell us that we are to become blameless and harmless, without fault and we are to be beacons of light in a dark world. But if we’re complaining, we are spreading darkness, not light.

I remember many years ago, I used to work in a factory with a guy who complained a lot. And I mean a LOT! I liked him. He was a really good guy, but his complaining got to me sometimes. Being around him made you feel terrible after a while.

I got tired of hearing it and wished he would say something good. Many times I would try to steer the conversation to things that were more positive. I did my best to try to bring light into the conversations, instead of letting darkness have dominion.

And so should we be like this every day, speaking words that encourage and inspire people. Words that show people the good things in life and in the world. And words that shine God’s light where it is so badly needed.

Let’s let God show us how to be blameless, faultless and shining lights into a dark generation.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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