Carnal Complaints
“ And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. ” Colossians 3:17 NKJV Contentment is not really the absence of complaints. It is just the presence of confidence in Jesus Christ and His promises, especially in the midst of disappointment or discouragement. Unfortunately, whenever believers are influenced by the spirit of complaints against a partner at home or workplace and principals in the society or institutional system, personal focus on the regular calls for productivity and progress in life is jeopardized. Therefore, believers with the character of a new man are admonished to focus on contentment in the name of the Lord Jesus, rather than getting sapped by carnal complaints. Little wonder the scriptures encouraged the beloved elsewhere that ‘ all things work together for good to those who love God; and to those who are the called according to His purpose ’. The moment the heart is stayed on di...