Philippians 2: 14-18
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14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
So what does it take to be blameless? Doing the dishes without complaining. Cleaning your room without complaining. Talking with your parents without arguing. Why would that make us perfect? Well for one, it will make us a lot less annoying! But beyond that, your attitude is everything. The Bible says that our words have power, but when we use those words to whine and complain we lessen their value. The Bible says that dirty water and fresh water cannot flow from the same spring. If we want our words to be powerful, and if we want our prayers to be answered, then we need to be careful of what we say.
-Jeff-
