Chapter 11: Emptying “Grumbling” In the previous chapter, we looked at the life of emptying ourselves of sexual immorality and wrongful desires and turning our love back toward God. Now, in Chapter 11, we will look at another problem that easily settles into our hearts and onto our lips. It is a grumbling heart. As we go through life, there are many moments when we grumble. “Why did this happen to me?” “Why does that person treat me this way?” “Why is my family going through such a difficult time?” “Why is the church like this?” “Why did God allow this?” Even when we do not speak these words aloud, we may repeat them countless times in our hearts. But in the Bible, grumbling is not merely a matter of uttering a few complaints. Grumbling can change the direction of our gaze, cause us to forget God’s grace, and even change the way we look at people and circumstances. Therefore, ...
의심하면서 하나님께 기도하는 사람은 ... 믿음의 시련 가운데 의심하면서 하나님께 기도하는 사람은 마치 바람에 밀려 출렁거리는 바다 물결과 같습니다 . 그런 사람은 주님에게서 무엇을 받으리라고 생각해서는 안 됩니다 . 그는 이중 인격자이며 언제나 자기가 하는 일에 갈피를 못 잡고 흔들리는 사람입니다 ( 야고보서 1:5-8, 현대인의 성경 ).