Philippians 2:14 (NKJV) 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing
Ouch. This one can speak volumes to most of us.
Complaining can become a very bad habit for us if we’re not careful. Some of us complain purposely. Others might complain without even realizing that they’ve fallen into it.
Complaining is something that shows us our heart. What do we mean by that? Let’s take a look.
If we complain habitually, it’s usually because we are ungrateful for what we have. Sometimes we might complain because we’re envious or jealous of others. We might think that others have it better than we do. And doing this can cause us to be in a constant state of grumbling.
God wants us to learn to be content. This means that we need to stop longing for the things that others have.
Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
Always wanting what others have is called coveting. God has warned us against coveting what others have. And there’s a good reason for that. Covetousness is destructive to our thinking.
It’s important that we learn to be thankful and appreciative for everything God blesses us with. To do this, we need to take the time to look at what we have, instead of worrying about what we don’t have.
This comes when we draw near to God and learn to love Him more deeply.
On a personal note, I used to tend to grumble about many things. Because my personality tended to be critical of things that I saw, it led to always looking at the bad side of things.
God has now taught me to appreciate what I have. He has taught me to be thankful and content, whether we are in a season of feast or a season of famine. It took some work, but because I allowed God to help me and show me where I needed to fix some things, He was able to deliver me from it! Amen
So, please take this to heart today. Listen to the soft, gentle voice of God. And let Him help us to recognize our complaining and replace it with testimonies of His goodness.
Psalm 119:36 (NKJV) 36 Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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