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Philippians 2:14-15
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
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1 Corinthians 10:10-11
nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
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Exodus 16:2-4
Then the whole congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. And the children of Israel said to them, "Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and when we ate bread to the full! For you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." Then the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law or not.
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Job 2:10
But he said to her, 'You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?' In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
Related Scriptures
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Philippians 4:11-12
Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
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Psalm 78:40-42
How often they provoked Him in the wilderness,
And grieved Him in the desert!
Yes, again and again they tempted God,
And limited the Holy One of Israel.
They did not remember His power:
The day when He redeemed them from the enemy,
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Luke 14:27
And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
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Resources

Baruch's Complaint (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerBaruch, Jeremiah's scribe, lived in dire times on the eve of Judah's fall to the Babylonians and was not above expressing his discontent. In Jeremiah 45:3, his complaint is captured as, "Woe is me now! For the Lord has added grief to my sorrow. I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest." Though not directly quoted, this may …
Baruch's Complaint (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerIt was the winter of despair for king and people alike, who had grown secure in their past promises, believing God had committed Himself to favor them above all others and protect Jerusalem. Yet, they had forgotten to include God in their present, refusing to live His way of life. God called for a change in their attitude and …
A Tale of Two Complaints (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerIn the narrative of Jeremiah, the prophet voices significant complaints regarding the state of affairs around him. Initially, he laments that the wicked prosper despite their destructive actions on the land given by God to Abraham and His descendants as an eternal possession. God responds with assurance that He will punish those …
Consequences of a Wrong Focus (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaWhile a right focus leads to progress, endurance, and growth, the consequences of a wrong focus is a downward spiral that can end tragically.
Tempting God (Numbers 14)
Sermonette by James BeaubelleWe must carefully consider the offenses preventing the Israelites from entering the Land. That evil generation refused to trust Him, but complained continually.
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are not individually sovereign, but we are taught to give ourselves over completely to God's sovereignty. If we do, we will reap unfathomable blessings.
Mercy, Pilgrimage, and Providence
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur experience in overcoming and developing character will be fraught with difficulties, but God will provide the power to get through all the anguish.
It's Not Fair!
'Prophecy Watch' by Geoff Preston'Fairness' is a major buzzword in these times. Yet our discontent over perceived mistreatment pales in comparison to what others have endured.
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