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NOGRUMBLING
WEEK
Key Verses
Do everythingwithout complaining or arguing.
(Philippians 2:14)
Don’t grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged.
(James 5:9)
Deep Thought
Grumbling is the precursorto all-out rebellion.
(Marc Erickson)
The Official No Grumbling Pledge
I, [state your name],do hereby solemnly vow,
that every time I feel a grumble coming on this week,I will suppress said grumble,
pinch myself hardand recite one of this week’s key verses instead.
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #1: THANKS
Be joyful always;pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances;for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #2: CONTENTMENT
But godliness with contentment is great gain.For we brought nothing into this world,
and we can take nothing out of it.But if we have food and clothing,
we will be content with that. (1 Timothy 6:6-8)
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #2: CONTENTMENT
A devout life brings wealth,but it’s the rich simplicity
of being yourself before God.Since we entered the world penniless
and we will leave it penniless,if we have bread on the table
and shoes on our feet,that’s enough.
(1 Timothy 6:6-8, The Message)
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #3: PRAISE
Turn to . . .
The Psalms
Got breath?
Use it to
PRAISEGOD
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #4: REST
Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.(Matthew 11:28)
Anti-Grumbling Antidote #5: FILL ‘ER UP!
THEhatred, discord, jealousy,
SINFULfits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions,
NATUREfactions, envy and the like
(Galatians 5:20-21)
BEthe fruit of the Spirit
FILLEDis love, joy, peace,
WITHpatience, kindness, goodness,
THEfaithfulness, gentleness and self-control
SPIRIT(Ephesians 5:18b, Galatians 5:22-23a)
Group Discussion
1. In what situations are you most prone to grumbling, complaining and/or whining?
2. Which of the verses we discussed today will you recite this week immediately after your post-grumbling pinch (and why)?
PRAYER