Complain,Complain, Complain,Complain,Complain,Complain,

Complain,Complain,Complain,Complain,Complain,Complain,

Complain,Complain,

Num. 14:25-30Num. 14:25-30

We complain about everything!

Society:Society:–Construction & TrafficConstruction & Traffic–Health CareHealth Care–Price of gasPrice of gas

The Church:The Church:- - Preached Too LongPreached Too Long

- Same Old Songs- Same Old Songs

- Don’t Lead the Songs Right- Don’t Lead the Songs Right

Complain, Complain, ComplainComplain

I. Why We Should Stop

II. How We Can Stop

I. Why Should We Stop I. Why Should We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! It is a waste of timeIt is a waste of time• How often does it help?How often does it help?• Do other people really care?Do other people really care?

I. Why Should We Stop I. Why Should We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! It is a waste of time

! It is dangerousIt is dangerous• Leads to discord Galatians 5:15Leads to discord Galatians 5:15• Arouses the anger of God Numbers Arouses the anger of God Numbers

11:111:1• Can lead to death Numbers 14:26-29Can lead to death Numbers 14:26-29• We should learn from Israelites 1 Cor. We should learn from Israelites 1 Cor.

10:1-1210:1-12

I. Why Should We Stop I. Why Should We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! It is a waste of time! It is dangerous

! It is sin Philippians 2:14-15It is sin Philippians 2:14-15• Same as murder, adultery, Same as murder, adultery,

drunkenness, apostasy, and rebelliondrunkenness, apostasy, and rebellion• Constant complaining separates us Constant complaining separates us

from Godfrom God• Crucifies Christ again and againCrucifies Christ again and again

II. How Can We Stop II. How Can We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! Grow UpGrow Up• Expect no special treatment Romans Expect no special treatment Romans

2:112:11• Trials are key to growth James 1:2-4Trials are key to growth James 1:2-4

II. How Can We Stop II. How Can We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! Grow Up

! Get Over ItGet Over It• Ephesians 4:26-27Ephesians 4:26-27• Philippians 3:13-15Philippians 3:13-15

II. How Can We Stop II. How Can We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! Grow Up! Get Over It

! Be PatientBe Patient• We want it hot and fresh, and we want We want it hot and fresh, and we want

it nowit now• James 1:19-20; Proverbs 16:32James 1:19-20; Proverbs 16:32

II. How Can We Stop II. How Can We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! Grow Up! Get Over It! Be Patient

! Be ThankfulBe Thankful• God has blessed us richlyGod has blessed us richly• Road to rebellion Romans 1:18-22Road to rebellion Romans 1:18-22

II. How Can We Stop II. How Can We Stop Complaining?Complaining?

! Grow Up! Get Over It! Be Patient! Be Thankful

! Show Some LoveShow Some Love• Love all men Galatians 5:14Love all men Galatians 5:14• Talk to the right person Matthew 5:23; 18:15Talk to the right person Matthew 5:23; 18:15• Look out for interests of others Philippians Look out for interests of others Philippians

2:3-42:3-4• Be Forgiving Colossians 3:12-14Be Forgiving Colossians 3:12-14

Conclusion: James Conclusion: James 3:5-103:5-10! Complaining Is…Complaining Is…• Waste of TimeWaste of Time• DangerousDangerous• SinfulSinful

! Complainers Need To…Complainers Need To…• Grow UpGrow Up• Get Over ItGet Over It• Be PatientBe Patient• Be ThankfulBe Thankful• Show Some LoveShow Some Love