Avoid the draining of complaining
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AVOID THE DRAINING OF COMPLAINING
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What was the fall? [The archangel] compared himself to everyone from a self-centred viewpoint; this led to complaint. Complaint led to rebellion. Therefore complaint is not permissible for believers… To complain is essentially to attack God.
Father Moon, 11 September 1972
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Be not like those who honour their gods in prosperity and curse them in adversity. In pleasure or pain, give thanks!
Mekhilta to Exodus 20:20
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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With what do we need to endure? A thankful spirit! Without a thankful spirit, we cannot endure. And even if we do endure, if we do not have a thankful heart, God cannot be with us. Father Moon, 4 May 1971
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THE CURE FOR COMPLAINING IS GRATITUDE