A study from Vince Baker Ministries
What does the Bible say about complaining?
The people in Numbers 14 spread discouragement until they are ready to turn back. Philippians asks believers to live without grumbling or disputing in a way that reflects Christ. Psalm 13 also gives language for bringing anguish directly to God. Read all three to understand how the purpose and audience of your words matter.
Taking a Complaint to God and Choosing Gratitude
Read the sayings with a recent conversation in mind. Did your words help someone understand and act, or simply leave the group more discouraged? Practice saying what happened and what you need. Finish by naming one constructive step you are willing to take.
Put one quote into practice
When you catch yourself repeating a complaint, state the actual problem and identify one person who can help address it. Bring the emotional weight of it to God in prayer. Name one provision or act of kindness you can give thanks for in the same situation.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- Philippians 2:14-16 · KJV
- Philippians 2:12-16 · KJV
- Numbers 14:1-9 · KJV
- Psalm 13:1-6 · KJV
7 Vince Baker quotes on complaining
Open this quote“Murmuring and complaining are the first stages of betrayal.”
Open this quote“Complaining is the beginning stage of quitting.”
Open this quote“Complaining is a form of quitting.”
Open this quote“Complainers usually end up being quitters.”
Open this quote“Complainers become quitters, quitters become backsliders, and backsliders become reprobate enemies of God.”
Open this quote“Thankful people make no room for complaining.”
Open this quote“Thankfulness is the polar opposite of complaining.”
