ONE ANOTHER: Do Not Grumble (pt 10)

James 5:9 instructs us 'not to grumble against one another... so that you may not be judged'. Pastor Chris points out the dangers of grumbling which damages our testimony, discourages the hearer, airs discontentment, stirs up division and angers the Lord. We see this with the Israelites in Numbers 14.  Instead we can learn from the account in Numbers and not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God (Philippians 4:6).  We need to consider that God hears us, remain faithful (as did Joshua and Caleb) and rest in His promises, trusting Him. 'The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him, It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord'. Lamentations 3:25-26