1. Complain, Complain, Complain, Complain,Complain,Complain,Complain, Num. 14:25-30

2. We complain about everything! Society: –Construction & Traffic –Health Care –Price of gas The Church: - Preached Too Long - Same Old Songs - Don’t Lead the Songs Right

3. Complain, Complain I. Why We Should Stop II. How We Can Stop

4. I. Why Should We Stop Complaining? ! It is a waste of time How often does it help? How often does it help? Do other people really care? Do other people really care?

5. I. Why Should We Stop Complaining? ! It is a waste of time ! It is dangerous Leads to discord Galatians 5:15 Leads to discord Galatians 5:15 Arouses the anger of God Numbers 11:1 Arouses the anger of God Numbers 11:1 Can lead to death Numbers 14:26-29 Can lead to death Numbers 14:26-29 We should learn from Israelites 1 Cor. 10:1-12 We should learn from Israelites 1 Cor. 10:1-12

6. I. Why Should We Stop Complaining? ! It is a waste of time ! It is dangerous ! It is sin Philippians 2:14-15 Same as murder, adultery, drunkenness, apostasy, and rebellion Same as murder, adultery, drunkenness, apostasy, and rebellion Constant complaining separates us from God Constant complaining separates us from God Crucifies Christ again and again Crucifies Christ again and again

7. II. How Can We Stop Complaining? ! Grow Up Expect no special treatment Romans 2:11 Expect no special treatment Romans 2:11 Trials are key to growth James 1:2-4 Trials are key to growth James 1:2-4

8. II. How Can We Stop Complaining? ! Grow Up ! Get Over It Ephesians 4:26-27 Ephesians 4:26-27 Philippians 3:13-15 Philippians 3:13-15

9. II. How Can We Stop Complaining? ! Grow Up ! Get Over It ! Be Patient We want it hot and fresh, and we want it now We want it hot and fresh, and we want it now James 1:19-20; Proverbs 16:32 James 1:19-20; Proverbs 16:32

10. II. How Can We Stop Complaining? ! Grow Up ! Get Over It ! Be Patient ! Be Thankful God has blessed us richly God has blessed us richly Road to rebellion Romans 1:18-22 Road to rebellion Romans 1:18-22

11. II. How Can We Stop Complaining? ! Grow Up ! Get Over It ! Be Patient ! Be Thankful ! Show Some Love Love all men Galatians 5:14 Love all men Galatians 5:14 Talk to the right person Matthew 5:23; 18:15 Talk to the right person Matthew 5:23; 18:15 Look out for interests of others Philippians 2:3-4 Look out for interests of others Philippians 2:3-4 Be Forgiving Colossians 3:12-14 Be Forgiving Colossians 3:12-14

12. Conclusion: James 3:5-10 ! Complaining Is… Waste of Time Waste of Time Dangerous Dangerous Sinful Sinful ! Complainers Need To… Grow Up Grow Up Get Over It Get Over It Be Patient Be Patient Be Thankful Be Thankful Show Some Love Show Some Love