Do you grumble and fuss? Philippians 2:14-16

Good morning all and a great Monday to you. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO COMPLAIN!!!

   I know you hear people grumble and complain about various different topics. AND, the church is not exempt from this - but why do we complain and murmur?

   When people hear that a church is struggling, arguing and fighting with one another then they feel that gives them reason to say, "see, they call themselves Christians, yet they argue and fight among themselves. why would I want to go there?"  Paul tells us in----

   Philippians 2: ¹⁴ Do everything without grumbling or arguing, ¹⁵ so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky ¹⁶ as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

  Notice verse 15 stating we live in a warped and crooked generation - so our command is to: "do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure" - yet we fall into this crevice and get caught up in it.

   As Christians, our lives should show moral purity, patience, and peacefulness, so that our light will shine brightly.  We need to know we ran the race well, and it was not in vain; yet run the race in such a way that others would desire to run along side of us.

  Questions for you (and me): Are you a grumbler or encouraging?  Do you demonstrate patience or no patience?  Do you handle situations in a peaceful manner or do you become angry, rash, and want only your voice to be heard?

   When Christians and churches fight, satan wins!  When Christians and churches unite and encourage - God wins!  Whose side will you be on today, tomorrow, and in the future?  Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny