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Coffee Cup VersesHighlights from Philippians

…so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”

Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.

And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. Philippians 2:14–16 (NIV)

In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.

Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. Luke 1:5–6 (NIV)

May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 (NIV)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:15–16 (NIV)

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

Do everything __________ ________ ___ ___________, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”

Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky Philippians 2:14–15 (NIV)

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”

Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky Philippians 2:14–15 (NIV)

So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?” Exodus 15:24 (NIV)

In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. Exodus 16:2 (NIV)

Benefits of not grumbling•Blameless and pure•Happier•The people in your world will be happier•Have more friends•Healthier•Live longer

But the people were thirsty for water there, and they prayed.Exodus 17:3 (NIV)

But the people were thirsty for water there, and they devised a plan.Exodus 17:3 (NIV)

But the people were thirsty for water there, and they grumbled against Moses. They said, “Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” Exodus 17:3 (NIV)

What does grumbling cost us?• Growth in discipleship• Less happy• Less healthy• You will irritate the people in your world• Fewer friends• Likely not live as long• Terrible witness

Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp. Numbers 11:1 (NIV)

How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites. Numbers 14:27 (NIV)

Complaining is not…

•Expressing grief•Observing•Problem solving

So the men Moses had sent to explore the land, who returned and made the whole community grumble against him by spreading a bad report about it. Numbers 14:36 (NIV)

It is against the LORD that you and all your followers have banded together. Who is Aaron that you should grumble against him?” Numbers 16:11 (NIV)

All grumbling is ultimately against God•He is listening•He takes it personally•It makes Him mad

They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the LORD. Psalm 106:25 (NIV)

Grumbling and obedience do not occur in the same life.

And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel. 1 Corinthians 10:10 (NIV)

Do not grumble or I

might have to kill you!

Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

James 5:9 (NIV)

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)

How to quit complaining• Do an evaluation• A — I hardly ever complain• B — I sometimes complain• C — complaining is a daily part of

my life• F — I complain all the time

Ask yourself why you complain•We demolish arguments and

every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 (NIV)

Principle of replacement• You were taught, with regard to

your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22–24 (NIV)

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:2–3 (NIV)

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4 (NIV)

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”