Philippians 2:14-15

"Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." (Philippians 2:14-15)

 

The Holy Spirit makes sure that we do not take lightly the obligation to live godly lives. This "list" contains both warnings and promises.

 

Everything is to be done without "murmurings" and "disputings." Both words are very interesting synonyms of heart attitudes that produce ungodly behavior. The Greek word translated "murmur" is goggusmos, and it is almost an onomatopoeia (sounds like what it actually is)--a secret debate, muttering to oneself. The "dispute" (Greek dialogismos) suggests a logical debate with oneself.

 

We are commanded to excise that kind of behavior from ourselves so that we may well be blameless and harmless as the "sons of God," living "without rebuke." These words are powerful in their description of God's expectations for us.

 

The blameless condition is first an eternal promise that comes with salvation: "To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God"