Why is murmuring such a grave sin?

Question

"Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed by the destroyer" 1 Cr. 10:10

Answer 1

Murmurring or complaining leads to doubt and unbelief in the things of God. The adversary is good at amplifying doubts, past failures, inadequacies, & anxieties that eventually consume our minds and hearts away from God. Unbelief replaces the JOY out of our praise, worship, and living for God. That is what the adversary wants. Don't allow him to take that precious relationship away from you.

God Bless You!

Answer 2

The answer is in the first 4 verses of the same chapter. When we understand the miraculous way in which God had lead the Israelites and yet they still continued to murmur, we can understand this verse in context as a warning not to murmur against God but rather learn to trust Him as He leads us. This does not mean that we cannot question God but once He has shown certain truths to us we are at real risk if we continue to murmur about those same issues.

1 Corinthians 10:1-4
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.

Answer 3

I think that is talking about murmuring against the Lord or whining or about Him/

Answer 4

IF we have something to say, then say it , if God calls you to. BUt murmuring refers to griping, complaining, whinning. We are to do all things with joy of God even the difficult things and God doesnt want a bunch of whinney little christians saying we are sinning we havent got all we want and oooh man I am so miserable. God will give us all we need to get thru , if we stay in Him, and we arent to complain about it.
God will get us thru, this world is so temporary. HEaven is forever, focus on that and lets be strong Christian overcomers, with something to give to the world from JEsus. Not being whinney little oh I am a helpless little sinner. By the power of the blood of Jesus shed upon that cross, we are made to be overcomers. Step into that role ppl, stop the murmuring, as God to get you thru and He will if you continue to love and obey Him. obedience still leads to blessing and disobedience leads to curse. Still the same folks. Grace will not cover willful deliberate continued sin. We are called to be overcomers and obey as Jesus obeyed the father unto perfection and yes it can be done, or GOd would not command us to do it. by the power of the blood of Jesus, all things are possible with HIM. amen Love your question..

Answer 5

Maybe Gods feels like your ungrateful when you murmur.

Answer 6

It's kind of like the "code" from Pirates of the Caribbean; This is more of a guideline than an out and out rule.

God calls us to be energetic and forceful, not fearful and timid in our words and deeds. That is living by faith; absolute faith in God, salvation through Jesus Christ, and the absolute truth provided by the Holy Spirit.

Answer 7

Murmering is being ungrateful for what God provides. Also is is a way to turn others that may be weak, or ignorant away from seeking the Lord. (For which you will be accountable)

Answer 8

Murmuring should be illegalized so we can protect the sanctity of speech.

Answer 9

‘Keep Free From Murmurings’

“Keep doing all things free from murmurings.”—PHILIPPIANS 2:14.

IN HIS divinely inspired letter to the first-century Christian congregation in Philippi, the apostle Paul gave much commendation. He commended his fellow believers in that city for their generous and zealous spirit, and he expressed joy over their good works. Nevertheless, Paul reminded them to “keep doing all things free from murmurings.” (Philippians 2:14) Why did the apostle give this admonition?

2 Paul knew what murmuring can lead to. A few years earlier, he had reminded the congregation in Corinth that it can be dangerous to murmur. Paul pointed out that while the Israelites were in the wilderness, they had repeatedly aroused Jehovah’s anger. How? By desiring injurious things, by practicing idolatry and fornication, by putting Jehovah to the test, and by murmuring. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to learn from these examples. He wrote: “Neither be murmurers, just as some of them murmured, only to perish by the destroyer.”—1 Corinthians 10:6-11.

3 As Jehovah’s present-day servants, we manifest a spirit similar to that of the congregation in Philippi. We are zealous for fine works, and we have love among ourselves. (John 13:34, 35) In view of the injury that murmuring caused among God’s people in the past, however, we have good reason to take to heart the counsel: “Keep doing all things free from murmurings.” Let us first consider examples of murmuring mentioned in the Scriptures. Then we will discuss some things we can do to prevent murmuring from causing injury today.The vast majority of Christians never succumb to sexual immorality. Yet, we need to be careful that we do not allow ourselves to pursue a course that leads to a pattern of murmuring that could result in divine disapproval. Paul admonishes us: “Neither let us put Jehovah to the test, as some of [the Israelites] put him to the test, only to perish by the serpents. Neither be murmurers, just as some of them murmured, only to perish by the destroyer.” (1 Corinthians 10:9, 10) The Israelites murmured against Moses and Aaron—yes, even against God himself—complaining about the miraculously provided manna. (Numbers 16:41; 21:5) Was Jehovah less offended by their murmuring than by their fornication? The Bible account shows that many murmurers were killed by serpents. (Numbers 21:6) On an earlier occasion, more than 14,700 rebellious murmurers were destroyed. (Numbers 16:49) So let us not put Jehovah’s patience to the test by treating his provisions with disrespect.

21 In writing to fellow Christians, Paul concludes the list of warnings with the exhortation: “Now these things went on befalling them as examples, and they were written for a warning to us upon whom the ends of the systems of things have arrived. Consequently let him that thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:11, 12) Like the Israelites, we have received many blessings from Jehovah. Unlike them, however, may we never forget and fail to appreciate the good things God is doing for us. When life’s anxieties weigh us down, let us reflect on the wonderful promises found in his Word. May we remember our precious relationship with Jehovah and continue to do the Kingdom-preaching work that has been entrusted to us. (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20) Such a course is sure to bring us true happiness, for the Scriptures promise: “He who peers into the perfect law that belongs to freedom and who persists in it, this man, because he has become, not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, will be happy in his doing it.”—James 1:25.

Answer 10

How about this one.
1Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
God really despises it, and I truly have to repent of it too often.