< sarcasm >I wouldn't have to if there weren't so many stupid people around who are making my life less enjoyable. It wouldn't be so bad if I weren't such a good and thoughtful guy all of the time. But I am. And I think if I spent a post explaining why perfect me is surrounded by idiots, I assume I would easily convince you to take my side on this.
< /sarcasm >
1. GOD COMMANDS ME NEVER TO COMPLAIN.
Do all things without complaining and disputing. Philippians 2:14(NAS)
2. GOD COMMANDS ME TO GIVE THANKS IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE.
In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
3. GOD COMMANDS ME TO REJOICE ALWAYS, AND ESPECIALLY IN TIMES OF TRIAL.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Phil. 4:4; Rejoice always. 1
Thessalonians 5:16; Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.
James 1:2
4. I ALWAYS DESERVE MUCH WORSE THAN WHAT I AM SUFFERING NOW; IN FACT, I DESERVE HELL.
Why should any living mortal, or any man, offer complaint in view of
his sins? Lamentations 3:39 Do you suppose that these Galileans were
worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such
things? I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise
perish. Luke 13:2-3
5. IN LIGHT OF THE ETERNAL HAPPINESS AND GLORY THAT I WILL EXPERIENCE
IN HEAVEN, THIS PRESENT TRIAL IS EXTREMELY BRIEF AND INSIGNIFICANT,
EVEN IF IT WERE TO LAST A LIFETIME.
The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared
with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Rom. 8:18; For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Corinthians 4:19
6. MY SUFFERING IS FAR LESS THAN THAT WHICH CHRIST SUFFERED, AND HE DID NOT COMPLAIN.
Who when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when he suffered,
He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges
righteously. 1 Peter 2:23
7. TO COMPLAIN IS TO SAY GOD IS NOT JUST.
Shall not the Judge of all the Earth do right? Genesis 18:25
8. FAITH AND PRAYER EXCLUDE COMPLAINING.
I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
9. THIS DIFFICULTY IS BEING USED BY GOD FOR MY GOOD AND IT IS FOOLISH FOR ME TO COMPLAIN AGAINST IT.
And we know that all things work together for the good to those who
love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans
8:28
10. THOSE MORE FAITHFUL THAN I HAVE SUFFERED FAR WORSE
THAN I, AND DID SO WITHOUT COMPLAINT.
…and others were tortured, not accepting their release, in order
that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others experienced
mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. They were
stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to
death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins,
being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (men of whom the world was not
worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the
ground. All these, having gained approval through their faith… Hebrews
11:35-39
11. COMPLAINING DENIES THAT GOD'S GRACE IS ENTIRELY SUFFICIENT.
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
12. THE GREATEST SUFFERING, THE WORST TRIAL OR DIFFICULTY, CAN NEVER
ROB ME OF THAT WHICH IS OF GREATEST VALUE TO ME AND MY GREATEST JOY,
NAMELY THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or
distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Just as it is written, "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We
were considered as sheep to be slaughtered." But in all these things we
overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced
that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers,
nor things present nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any
other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:35-39
