20 Powerful Bible Verses About Complaining

here are twenty Bible verses that address the topic of complaining:

Philippians 2:14-15

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”

James 5:9

“Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!”

1 Corinthians 10:10

“And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.”

Numbers 11:1

“Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.”

Psalm 106:25

“They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord.”

Philippians 4:11-12

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

1 Peter 4:9

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”

Colossians 3:17

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Hebrews 13:5

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”

Ephesians 4:29

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Proverbs 19:3

“A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.”

Proverbs 18:21

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

James 1:2-4

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Psalm 34:1

“I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.”

Psalm 19:14

“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

Proverbs 21:23

“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”

Ephesians 5:20

“always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Colossians 3:15

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

These verses encourage us to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and contentment, avoiding the temptation to complain and instead focusing on the blessings we have received from God.

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