Your email is safe with us. Instead do everything by prayer, supplications, intercessions and thanksgiving, let our request be made known unto God. While most of us have not been infected with the COVID-19 virus, that does not mean we haven’t been affected by it. Join other subscribers who get fresh content from us on a weekly basis. Berry Kercheville is presently working with the Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Nashville, TN. We are to be better than that, since we know that God is the. The only one that listens when we complain is GOD! King James Version (KJV). In Deuteronomy 8:2-5, God reminded Israel that he had purposely caused them to hunger, tested and disciplined them in order to know what was in their heart. While most of us have not been infected with the COVID-19 virus, that does not mean we haven’t been. If you do all things without grumbling or disputing, but rather are blameless, innocent, and above reproach, filled with joy in the Lord, you’re going to shine! Do all things without complaining and deputing so that you can be the blameless children of God walking in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation. Never once did Paul complain about “four wasted years in chains.” Instead, Paul rejoiced that his imprisonment had furthered the gospel. Our text is central to Paul’s message to the Philippians. This is where we get a bold picture of God’s feelings about complaining. We often forget it was Israel’s murmuring that caused God to say, “I swore in my wrath, they shall not enter my rest” (Psalm 95:7-11). Grumbling and disputing ruins our character and destroys our opportunities to shine as lights and demonstrate our trust in the Father we love and upon whom we depend. Do all things without complaining and disputing, King James Bible Do all things without murmurings and disputings: Christian Standard Bible Do everything without grumbling and arguing, Contemporary English Version Do everything without grumbling or arguing. God truly hated it. 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Doe all things without murmurings, and disputings:- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanDo all things without grumbling or disputing;- New American Standard Version (1995)Do all things without murmurings and questionings:- American Standard Version (1901)Do all things without protests and arguments;- Basic English BibleDo all things without murmurings and reasonings,- Darby BibleDo all things without murmurings and disputings: - Webster's BibleBe ever on your guard against a grudging and contentious spirit,- Weymouth BibleDo all things without murmurings and disputes,- World English BibleAnd do ye alle thingis with out grutchingis and doutyngis;- Wycliffe BibleAll things do without murmurings and reasonings,- Youngs Literal Bible. Grumbling and disputing is a clear indication of a lack of trust in God and disappointment in his provisions. As the time approached for Nero to make a decision about his life, Paul rejoiced whether the answer was life or death. Do all things without murmurings or complaining and disputing or arguments or being contentious. “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” (Philippians 2:14–16 ESV) Do we allow ourselves and our children to complain about food and hardships? If you are a complainer, you lack joy. Maybe you’re in a dark situation at work or school, surrounded by crooked and perverse people. Never once did Paul complain about “four wasted years in chains.” Instead, Paul rejoiced that his imprisonment had furthered the gospel. https://focusmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/grumbling.mp3. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Paul urged the Philippians to have the same mind: The Greek word for “grumbling” is used only once in Paul’s letters, but it is the same word used in the Greek OT numerous times to describe the murmuring of Israel. 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. We are commanded not to do Philippians 2:14 but to do Philippians 4:6. Without complaining. Php 2:14 Do all things without murmurings. Do your best and leave the rest for God. Philippians 2:14-16 King James Version (KJV) 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 14 Do all things (A)without grumbling or (B)disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, (C)children of God (D)without blemish (E)in the midst of (F)a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine (G)as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to (H)the word of life, so that in (I)the day of Christ (J)I may be proud that (K)I did not run in vain or labor in vain. When we do, God is discovering the wickedness of our hearts and we are harming our children. The Greek word for “grumbling” is used only once in Paul’s letters, but it is the same word used in the Greek OT numerous times to describe the murmuring of Israel. we can tell God anything and everything and he listens and doesn't gossip,God listens to me and knows my heart,usually the person that complains doesn't know how to be thankful. “Do all things without grumbling or disputing.”. Our text is central to Paul’s message to the Philippians. We are to be better than that, since we know that God is the perfect Father. As Paul wrote this letter, he had been imprisoned for four years, and yet he used the words “joy” and “rejoice” sixteen times in it various forms. Paul urged the Philippians to have the same mind: “It has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake” (1:29). 3:11). Berry is married with four married sons and six grandchildren. 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. As the time approached for Nero to make a decision about his life, Paul rejoiced whether the answer was life or death. I believe it is actually hard to do and cannot be done outside of the help of the Holy Spirit. And if you live in joy, you are not a complainer. 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. We cannot complain and live with joy. Good News Translation Do everything without complaining or arguing, Holman Christian Standard Bible Do everything without grumbling and arguing, Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Do all things without murmurings; the apostle here subjoins to his exhortation to condescension and humility, a dissuasive from the opposite vices, moving them to do all that was incumbent on them as Christians without private mutterings, secret whisperings, and complainings, which might argue their impatience under the yoke of Christ, while put upon doing or suffering such things; either reflecting on … The best value in digital Bible study. 17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. And again, “Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.