Whining is the current "issue" we are dealing with in our almost 4 year old's heart. I find it tricky to address as it isn't a "defiant sin" with a clear commandment and clear disobedience, but certainly tempts me to sin in my anger (Eph. 4:26) with the annoyance of it! (Not to mention that it is doing his heart no favors to linger in whining). This chart was inspired from the "Anger Chart"...taking the biblical concept and applying it in a way that trains our children what to put off and put on when faced with temptation (1 Cor. 10:13, Eph. 4:22-24). The other charts have seemed to be fruitful tools and I pray this one is for our family as well (and maybe yours!) As I'm even typing this I'm recognizing that the root of whining is often an issue of selfishness and discontentment (not getting "my way" and not thankful for what you do have). It's always good and helpful to keep the root of sin in the forefront when pruning it.
WHINING
Whining
is: Speaking
in a tone that is not honoring to God or others.
“May the words of my mouth and the meditations
of my heart be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” ~Psalms 19:14
God has
given you the ability to speak words so they can be life-giving, beneficial,
and persuasive.
We are
called to: “Do everything without complaining or arguing” ~Philippians
2:14
When you are tempted
to whine:
Put off: Put
On:
Draining Words Life-giving
Words
|
“The mouth of the
righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals
violence.” ~Proverbs 10:11
|
Destructive Words Beneficial
Words
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it
may benefit those who listen.” ~Ephesians 4:29
Deterring Wording Persuading
Words
“The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of
speech increases persuasiveness.” ~Proverbs 16:21
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