Philippians 2:14

“Do all things without murmurings and questionings”

“Do all things”: Compare with Philippians 2:3. “One whose faith in God is weak soon falls before the temptations of questioning the will and providence of God and of finding grounds for contention” (Erdman p. 90). This is also true of the selfish man or woman (Philippians 2:3). “Without”: “But obedience may be of two kinds: grudging or voluntary. ‘On the outside. may be sitting down, but on the inside. am still standing up', said the boy who after repeated admonitions to sit down and finally obeyed', fearing that otherwise he might be punished” (Hendriksen pp. 124). “True religion is never merely external compliance” (p. 124). The inference from these passages is clear. The Christian who is miserable as. Christian, is the Christian who is still pre-occupied with self (Philippians 2:3). “Murmurings”:. grumbling or grudging. “Used of Israel's complaining in the wilderness (1 Corinthians 10:10)” (Jackson p. 50). “Complaining” (Beck). “It is. kind of grumbling action that promotes ill will instead of harmony and good will” (Acts 6:1; 1 Peter 4:9) (Hawthorne p. 101). “Questionings”: “Skeptical doubts and criticisms” (Erdman p. 90). “I ntellectual rebellion against God” (Jackson p. 50). “Faultfinding” (Amp). “Submission to God's will must be inward as well as outward” (P.P. Comm. p. 62). The frustrated or discontented Christian will often look for. “doubt” to free them from God's obligations.

Muller remarks, “This will demand self-denial and self-renunciation (verses. and 4). There must be no opposition or questioning with them who wish to carry into effect the calling of God” (p. 93).