Griping, Complaining, & Murmuring (part 2)

Last week, we examined the causes of our negative speech, and this week we'll take a hard look at the Consequences of Complaining and Murmuring. We will see what happens if we don't bridle our tongue. If we're not careful, our words will destroy us and those we love. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." Grievous words are hurtful, critical, negative words. Criticism comes easily when we are sitting on the bleachers and we don't agree with a call in the field. Back seat drivers and arm chair quarterbacks find it easy to tell others what they're doing wrong, though they're not behind the wheel or in the game themselves. One of the best ways to get rid of a critical spirit is get involved and get to work. We should make it our goal to be like Barnabus, the son of encouragement and build others up instead of tearing them down. Paul said, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of others."