Scripture
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation.
— Philippians 2:14-15
— Philippians 2:14-15
Observation
Among those sins that most definitely harms the soul and destroy the testimony, is the sin of complaining. Yet the habit is so widespread that we hardly notice it among us. We are not even shocked or disturbed by each others complains.
The complaining heart never lacks for occasion. The object of complain may be almost anything: the weather, the church, the inconveniences along the way, other people or even God Himself. The complaining soul can always find reason enough to be unhappy.
And an unhappy soul does not support a healthy body! No wonder this year's National Healthy Lifestyle campaign tagline is Be Happy. A complaining person does not carry a happy soul.
Application
Why is complaining a sin? Because, the complaining Christian fails to see God and include Him in the equation of his life. Nothing happens in my life or your life that God does not permit. He has a purpose in everything. The complaining person fails to acknowledge that. Secondly, he can quit any time he desires. No Christian wears a chain on his leg. Yet he still continues on, grumbling as he goes, and for such a conduct, he corrupts his soul.
Before the words of complain leave your lips, search your soul and seek out what God is up to. See His purpose and instead of complaining, you may be praising God instead and enjoy divine happiness (which promotes health!) Happy people are healthy people.
Prayer
Deliver me from complaining, Lord. Rather, teach me to praise You and thank You for the opportunities to grow.
