Christians: How well do you think that you do in obeying this command from the Bible?

I don't think I do nearly as well as I should.

I do it. I do it because of ANOTHER command in Phil. and since I work to do

THAT one, I do this one. The one I follow is 'Think on what is good'. Over the

years I've done this more and more. When I run into difficulties, I try to bring

those into the light. If that does not work, I must move on, let it go. If I am

wrong, I must work to see this, and I continue in my own life to repent of things.

For me, it is not a one time thing, but a lifestyle.

What causes complaints & then on towards disputes also work to keep me

in line, bring me 'down a notch' where I might get too big, and then

really fall...hard.

Thus the things that cause the complaints & disputes are what keeps

my soil from hardening up. My spouse had a very hard background

and needs all the kindness and removal of stress possible. It is something

I can give. When I have a problem, I try to get it into a problem format, rather

than a complaint. It's 'do you have insight into this' and then this interests

my spouse.

Honestly, I have not done well at all regarding this commandment. I admit that I used to think that voicing my own opinions to others would 'help' somehow. How wrong I was about that! However, I have improved recently about keeping my complaints between myself and God. It's a 'work in progress'. I believe that being judgemental in any way is one of the most difficult things to overcome as a Christian. We seem to think that we "know" better, especially toward unbelievers, which is completely untrue.

I don't make it an argument but may mention a problem to a close friend who may pray for me, and they are free to tell me what they need prayer for. You are right that we should not complain but be thankful. In fact, I've been quoting those thanking verses lately such as Phil. 4:6-7, Eph. 5:19-20, I Thess. 5:18, etc.

Good News Translation (GNT)

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.7 And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:19-20

19 Speak to one another with the words of psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing hymns and psalms to the Lord with praise in your hearts.20 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

18 be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus.

If I complain in here, I make others angry so I try to be positive. I don't want to be a bad witness either. And I have complained a lot in the past.

Martin, In all honesty I do complain quite a bit about the way I feel physically to my husband but that is usually the only area. Never complain openly especially before unbelievers it only serves to ruin your Christian testimony. We should always be displaying love and joy so they might desire what we have.

I learned awhile back that God is control. I always remember the story of Joseph and his brothers. His brothers meant him harm but God meant it for good. I try real hard to view "bad" circumstances from God's point of view and look for the silver lining. Because we know all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28).

My parents once thought me, it is wrong to force someone. I have kept those words with me for as long as I can remember. Today yes, I'm a Christian, however I also have friends of many different religion and even one that is atheist. We have no problems about it and we even rarely talk about religion. If someone talks bad about my religion, then well they have freedom of speech, as long as nobody harms me because of my beliefs, then I don't have a problem. Been a Christian needs more understanding, especially those who want to convert others when they don't want to. UNLESS the person asks for some advice, but other than that, I keep quiet.

Thank God the Lord understands me and forgives me for complaining. I often think of St. Paul and his "thorn" when I am in pain. However, I do try not to complain or argue in public no matter who is about, Christian or non.

I think your interpertating it wrong. God wants us to do all things without complaing or disputing. Agreed we should do all things without complaining or disputing and should just do it(just like NIKE :p jkjk). God wants us to do things which we are being told and just do it. But to answer your question, no, and that is true for everybody except Jesus Christ. We all sin and we all complain, your right we need to stop

I try hard to keep up with the commandments from the Bible. But I have to admit, I complain about it a lot.

I almost never complain ... would not do any good anyway :)

I think that it is because I hear so much of it and just get SICK of it!

God bless

Sadly I must admit that I've fallen flat many times in regards to this Martin.