5 Reasons Complaining Is Toxic
I’m a firm believer in not complaining unless you are going to fix it. Studies show how complaining damages your body, like your hippocampus — an area of the brain that’s critical to problem-solving and intelligent thought. Complaining also causes problems in your Christian life as well. Just think about how God feels everytime He hears you complaining about something. Let’s look at this further. Here’s what the Bible has to say about complaining.
Do all things without grumbling or questioning – Philippians 2:14
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. – Ephesians 4:29
Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. – 1 Peter 4:9
And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you in the evening meat to eat and in the morning bread to the full, because the Lord has heard your grumbling that you grumble against him—what are we? Your grumbling is not against us but against the Lord.” – Exodus 16:8
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. – Isaiah 53:7
Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. – James 5:9
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2
The Bible tells us over and over again not to complain. God does not like complaining. Remember, it was the complaining of the Israelites that made an 11-day trip last 40 years.
Nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer. – 1 Corinthians 10:10
Here are 5 Reasons Why Complaining is Toxic for Believers
#5. Complaining affects those around you. Just think of how you began to feel when someone around you started to complain and speak negatively. It was like you were taking on the negative vibes from that person. So now, not only are you in a negative space, those around you are as well. (Matthew 18:6)
#4. Complaining is the opposite of giving thanks. One of my new focuses is to try to find positive in everything. And although, it may be extremely difficult, my reason is to try and give thanks to God in all things (1 Thessalonians 5:18). When you complain, you’re telling God what you have is not good enough for you.
#3. Complaining passes off responsibilities. Remember my firm belief about not complaining unless you are making a change to make things better? When you are not trying to better the situation, you are putting your responsibilities off onto others. Look deeply at what you are complaining about. Are your complaints stemming from your own actions? Would you be complaining if you had not made that one decision? Even Adam passed off responsibility for the consequences of eating the forbidden fruit by blaming Eve. Yes, Eve did offer, BUT God told Adam specifically not to eat of that tree. So who is to blame for Adam’s consequences, Adam! He made the decision to listen to Eve while knowing what would happen if he did. (Genesis 3:12)
#2. Complaining damages our reputation as Christians. I’ve said this before. If a non-believer hears you complaining and know that you are a child of God, will that non-believer want to accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour when you are making your life to seem miserable? No! They will simply think, I can do bad by myself. Your perceived character is someone’s living testimony. If they see you always positive even when you are going through rough situations, they will be more willing to become believers and accept Christ into their lives. Have positive discontent to leave a positive testimony. (Proverbs 17:22)
#1. Complaining is another way of saying you don’t trust God. Again think about how God feels when you complain about something. God knows what’s best for us, and by complaining you are ultimately telling God He is wrong. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
xoxo Tish
P.S. Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. Ambrose Bierce
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