do everything without complaining or arguing. // philippians 2:14
God has really been working on my heart in the area of complaining. i was meditating on this verse a few weeks ago, and i broke it down piece by piece
i noticed that do is an action oriented verb, it isn't passive or lazy.
everything is all encompassing, from the little, mundane things in life (ie. washing dishes) to the big things in life. since God has said everything, it must mean all instances in life are important to Him.
without is completely free from, not even allowing a hint of anything.
i realized that complaining encompasses my words AND my actions. i normally think of complaining just by my words but after meditating, i feel like i need to be careful in my actions as well. for example, not doing something that needs to be done is another way to complain. ie. not cleaning my home when i need to and instead doing something fun or relaxing. i am in a sense complaining (even though it isn't verbally) about how i don't want to clean my home by showing it through my actions or idleness and not being diligent to complete my tasks.
arguing means not fighting with or tearing others' down with my words.
i am so grateful to God for how He is changing me, i am absolutely unable to do it on my own!
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