"Cultivating Contentment" - Do Not Complain
Yes, we have all done it from time to time. Things don’t go our way and we are complaining about this and whining about that. We make excuses. Yet the Bible clearly says that complaining is a sin. It shows an attitude that you are ungrateful and bitter. It often tests God’s patience. 1 Corinthians 10:10 - And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel. (NIV) Our ladies Bible study group has been studying the book, "Cultivating Contentment" by Thomas Nelson. Our recent focus has been on complaining and what God says about it. Here are some excerpts from the book. ". . .in the morning you will see the Glory of God . Yes, he’s listened to your complaints against him. You haven’t been complaining against us, you know, but against God .” Exodus 16:7 When we lash out because we don't like our lives, our complaints are heard in heaven. In a sense, we are telling God He's not doing things right, and we want Him to d t...