May 25
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JAMES 5
9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. – James 5:9-10
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JAMES 5 WHEN WE GRUMBLE
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
The moment one decides to grumble
One is likely to see something crumble
It may be a relationship that will slowly collapse
Or it can build anger and also so much mistrust.
As we continue to complain about things not going our way
We are taking control and not trusting that God is our provider
When we declare our discontent, bitter roots get deeper
The more we grumble, the more unwell and hopeless we’ll be.
When we are anxious and complaining, we begin to resent
If we start dwelling on things we don’t have, we will get spent
On the other hand, if we count all that we have been given
We change our perspective and become more contented.
Christ suffered and endured the torment and rejection from man
If we claim to be Christians, we ought to embrace suffering and pain
Grumbling is the opposite of patience and endurance
To grumble is to be entitled; to endure is to be humble.
When we grumble, we are going to be accountable to the Judge
Grumbling is being ungrateful and it questions the fairness of God
Be thankful instead of complaining, no one wants to be with a whiner
Appreciate what the Lord has given you and bring your request in prayer.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think James cautions us from grumbling in these following verses?
• What might be the aftermath of grumbling?