Negativity And Complaining

Phil. 2:14-15, “Do everything without complaining or arguing.”

I Thessalonians 5:18, “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”

"Do everything without complaining"; “Give thanks in all circumstances.”

How does this play out in everyday life?

When you are tempted to complain about your hair because it is not doing what you want it to, thank God that you have some, because a lot of people would take some and not have to do the comb over. When you are about to whine about gas prices, “Oh, they’re so high.” Realize that if you own a car, you are in the wealthiest 3% of people who are alive today. Six months ago, you were complaining when gas prices were $3.20. Now, if you were to drive by and you see $3.20 you would be like, "Praise God, this is cheap! Let’s fill it up." Same event - different choice of attitude.

Can you imagine how much different your life would be if you stopped complaining? Your life will change and the lives around you will change, because your outlook determines your outcome.