plies a slender trust in the resources of divine goodness and wisdom. It has been well said, "If you insist on choosing for yourself, then do not grumble at God for what you reap." Disputing is manward. Dis- sention will mar our peace. Such generally arises from pride and ig norance. James wrote on the sub ject, "But where envying and strife are, there is confusion and every evil work." If we live in peace God
erance at Christ's return from the very presence of sin. No wonder we have this exhortation to carry on. Because of this we should set aside all murmurings and disput- ings (vrs. 14). This is both a rela tionship Godward as well as man- ward. Murmuring can easily be against God. It may result from a disagreeable lot in life, or from an unthankful spirit (I Timothy 6:66; Hebrews 13:5). Complaining im
Commencement crowd with Talbot Seminary building in background.
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