To complain or not to complain

Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 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.


In most cases, it appears easier to complain and whine over what you deem needs changing. It is human nature to want to grumble where we are dissatisfied. However, as relieving as this may seem, there is a law under operation in this world that knowingly or unknowingly gives us what we say. The more we keep complaining, the more we seem to attract what we are complaining about.

Matthew 12:37 - For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Proverbs 18:21 - Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 13:3 - He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.


Our words create. What we say is what we get. In other words, when we complain and complain, we will tend to get what we complain about. Rather if we think on what we would rather have, we shall have and become what we think on - Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: What we think in our hearts is what we utter - Matthew 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

Luke 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.


Whenever we are unhappy about something , we must try and not resort to complaining and grumbling, but must come before God with our concerns, not complaining and complaining to God, but speaking God's Words into our situation. God's word will guard our heart and mouth to create the ideal situation. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving , let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.






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