Complaining is dangerous business. It can damage or even destroy your relationship with God, your relationships with other people and even your relationship with yourself. It’s easy to complain. We likely don’t realize how much we do it, and I believe it’s one of the most challenging things to overcome. Philippians 2:14 (NKJV) says, “Do all things without complaining and disputing.” That’s a pretty clear command. And not something anyone can do in their own strength.
Think about what you’re talking about. It’s important to understand that every word you speak has some kind of effect. Proverbs 18:21 says that our words have the power of life or death in them. In other words, the way we speak really does matter. So it makes sense that we should avoid complaining at all cost. I think of complaining as the enemy’s language. When we do it, we open the door for him to come into a situation and cause trouble. On the other hand, praise and thanksgiving is God’s language. READ MORE
