Can you believe that the Word of God tells us in Philippians 2:14 to do ALL things without complaining? Did you ever complain before? (If I asked you this face to face you probably would just be staring at me with no response). The fact is, there is much to complain about in life. We complain about anything that doesn't feel comfortable, something that isn't our taste or way of doing things. We complain about struggles, disappointments, and trials. We even complain when we are fully blessed. We complain about people, work, churches, pastors, weather, bad experiences on vacations, spilled milk, AND THE LIST IS ENDLESS!
God not only commands us not to complain, but actually HATES complaining. Why does the Lord actually detest a complaining spirit? He seriously dealt with the complaining Israelites. The consequence of Miriam's complaining of Moses' leadership cost her to be full of leprosy. OUTCH! You may say, "just because she complained against Moses?" Yep.
God can't stand complaining because one who complains does not represent God's nature. I've been around complainers myself and let me tell you- complainers are not the type to get close to. Complainers have a negative spirit. Complainers crucify faith and belief and exchange it for "that will never happen." Complainers are full of pride, not humilty, thinking that it's their way or no way! Complainers can't submit to authority God has placed in their lives. Complainers are focused on how things affect them, not on how things affect God's will or kingdom. Complainers can never be pleased. Complainers are not worshipers but unthankful in life. Complainers look for the wrong when there is so much right to be appreciated. Complainers are not a witness of God's holy nature. Complainers don't encourage those around them, but tear people's sprits down, being more of a burden rather than lifting the load.
The deceptive truth about complaining is that you can not complain without adding other fleshly works to the list. Complaining hurts you, your relationship with God, and your relationship with others. Clearly complaining is not the will of God for your life. It does not bless you, but causes more harm.
Are you a complainer or a praiser? Are you thankful, submissive, joyful, encouraging, full of faith? As you lay a complaining attitude down, may you surrender to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to FILL you. When you are full of the Spirit and walk in the Spirit, complaining will have no part in you.
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