Philippians 2:14-18
If there is one sin that we normalize, it's complaining. Complaining almost seems important to our culture and our conversation. It's as if it's more normal than thankfulness. However, Paul's calls us out on this for an essential reason...it ruins out testimony of Christ in the world. Who's going to care about following a God who only creates complainers? Well, in order to stop us from complaining, and representing Christ rightly in the world, Paul is going to remind us about God's calling over our lives. And, in typical Philippians fashion, Paul is going to do this not in conviction, but in encouragement!