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Phi. 2:14 Obedience Without Grumbling or Arguing 9~/1~/96
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I. Introduction and Review 535
¨ Obedience is Essential for Sanctification & Christian Unity (v.
12-13)
¨ Obedience for */sanctification/* requires human effort & discipline “..work out..”
*Paul goes on to address the Christian’s attitude in obeying God! = “Do all things…”*
II.
Grumbling
A.
What do Christians grumble about?
1.
Barrenness (Gen.
30:1) - Rachel
2.
Unpleasant consequences of obeying God
· Moses (Ex.
5:22-23), Elijah (1Ki.
19:4), Jeremiah (Je.
20:7,14-18)
3.
Untimely provision of needs (Ex.
15:23-24; 16:2-3; Ac. 6:1) - Israelites
4.
Burdens & demands of leadership (Num.
11:11-14) - Moses
5.
God-given role & authority of leaders (Num.
16:1-3) - Korah & his followers
6.
*Perceived* unjustified suffering - Job
7.
God’s wrath & sovereign actions (2Sam.
6:8) - David
8.
Practicing hospitality (1Pe.
4:9)
B.
To whom do Christians grumble?
1.
God (Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, David, Job)
2.
Other people (Miriam, Israelite, Hellenistic Jews)
C.
Why do Christian grumble?
1.
Discontent (Pr.
13:12)
2.
Unbelief (Heb.
3:12-4:2)
Obedience Without Grumbling or Arguing, pg.
2
D.
What are the consequences of grumbling?
1.
Death (1Co.
10:10)
Þ discontent & unbelief in the heart lead to disobedience & results in death
2.
Eternal condemnation & punishment of pretenders & unbelievers (Jude 10-16)
E.
Why should Christians not grumble?
1.
Because God tells us not to grumble (v.
14)
2.
Because of who we are - “children of God” (v.
15b)
Þ *Our Father’s special love & care for us (Mt.
6:26, 32; Rom.
8:16-17,32; Phi.
4:19)*
3.
Because of Who God is - “fear and trembling” (v.
12) = omnipotent, omnipresence
Þ We should be *trembling* rather than *grumbling*; …rather than *disputing*!
4.
Because of what God is doing - “to will and to work His good pleasure” (v.
13)
5.
Because of our love for Christ’s name & reputation - “lights in the world” (v.
15d)
My brother & sister you can resist the sin of grumbling & arguing! *Obey* what we’ve been taught here in chapter 2 - humble yourself before God in your present circumstances.
*Remind* your soul (as David did) that you are God’s child & He loves you & has special concern for you; remember His care in the past & promises for the future.
Stop *comparing* yourself with other Christians & finds ways to get involved in their lives to serve them!
Christ Who had every opportunity to grumble had no complaint in Him, neither should we!
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