Complaining and the Sovereignty of God
May 5, 2024 Speaker: Kevin Deyette Series: Watch Your Mouth
Passage: Philippians 2:14–18
Text: Philippians 2:14-18
Title: Complaining and the Sovereignty of God
Root issue of complaining: Taking our focus off God and onto ourselves and our circumstances.
"Grumbling is not ultimately our hearts response to our circumstances but to God." - John Piper.
Paul's perspective: Jesus was at the center of His story, not himself and his feelings.
Summary: Complaining shifts our focus onto ourselves rather God and reveals our lack of trust and faith in Him.
How to overcome complaining:
1) remember God.
2) If you can change your circumstances, then do something about it.
3) If you can't change your circumstances, then change your perspective.
4) Practice gratitude.
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