Not Complaining

This exhortation from Pastor Sumpter fits in nicely with my 2015 Resolution to not complain or argue,

[i]f we suffer hardships, the command is clear: “Rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy” (1 Pet. 4:13, cf. Mt. 5:12, 2 Cor. 8:2). “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials…” (Js. 1:2). These trials include being misunderstood, sin in our lives, sin in our children, pain, sickness, and even death. We are practicing now for eternity, and eternity is joy in His presence. This joy of the Lord is not a contradiction to our duty to mourn with those who mourn (e.g. 2 Cor. 6:10). But compared to the eternal weight of glory, these are all light afflictions and last but for a moment (2 Cor. 4:17).

-Read the whole thing The Joy Command.