• Matthew 5:16

  • John 13:35

  • Matthew 5:44

  • I John 3:10 – practicing righteousness

  • Romans 6:3-7

  • I Corinthians 9:27 – Continued self-discipline is required.

  • I Corinthians 10:1-11

  • Deuteronomy 1:27; Exodus 15:24; 17:3; Numbers 16 – Grumbling of the Israelites.

  • I Corinthians 10:12

  • We have a problem with complaining!

    • I Corinthians 10:9 – The Israelites put God to the test by complaining. They challenged His existence and goodness.

    • Psalms 106:24

    • Exodus 16:11, 41 – If we grumble against God’s anointed, we are grumbling against God.

  • Complaining is a poison and a cancer.

    • Numbers 11:10

    • Proverbs 16:28; 18:8; 26:20

    • Deuteronomy 14:7

    • I Thessalonians 5:16

    • James 5:9

    • I Peter 4:9

    • I Timothy 6:3

  • Is there ever a time we can air our grievances?

    • Psalms 55:16-18; Luke 18:1-8

    • Have the right attitude. Hebrews 5:7

    • Leave room for God’s will. Luke 22:42

    • Make your request in faith. Numbers 21:5

  • Strategies to avoid complaining

    • Recognize we have a problem.

    • Find an accountability partner.

    • Identify your areas of temptation.

    • Pray instead of complaining.

    • Find good examples. II Corinthians 12:10; Philippians 4:11

    • Pursue something greater. Colossians 3:16

  • We should be:

    • Thankful

    • Trusting in God

    • Rejoicing – Philippians 4:4

    • Considering our effect on others

    • If it’s worth bringing up, bring it up to God. Bring a request, not a demand. Philippians 4:6

  • Philippians 2:12-16