KB Biola Broadcaster - 1971-08

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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