1. A COMPLAINT ABOUT COMPLAINING

2. Complaining
Murmuring is unsettling talk by unsettled people Matt. 20:11, Luke 5:30, John 6; 7:12,32
Often behind someone’s back Luke 5:30
Acts 6:1 a potentially explosive situation
1 Cor. 10:10 one of Israel’s habits Num. 11:1
Displeasing to God who hears everything
Phil. 2:14-15 do all things without complaining or arguing
1 Peter 4:9 resentful hospitality
How does this affect others?

3. Constructive Criticism Vs. Complaining
Some complaints are legitimate
Colossians 3:13 What to do? Forgive!
Talk only to the person involved Matt. 18:15-17
Confronting sin and error? Focus on principles in God’s word 2 Sam. 12:7-10; 1 Kings 14:6-16
Is complaint from selfish motives?
Is a solution offered?
Micah 6:2, Hosea 4:1 legal term for God’s righteous complaint against sinners Rom. 3:23
God offers a solution Rom. 3:21-26; 2:4; 6:3-4