MURMURING
Today's reading:  Numbers 17-20

"And The Lord said to Moses, Place Aaron's staff permanently before the Ark of the Covenant as a warning to rebels.  This should put an end to their complaints..."  Numbers 17:10 NLT

I have a few pet peeves.  Cabinet doors left open.  Toilet paper placed on the holder backwards.  Pens being left uncapped.  Cell phones being left on during events, church services or meals.

The biggest pet peeve I have?  Complaining in the church!

Moses was told to place Aaron's staff as a reminder to stop griping and complaining...I'm wondering if we need to do the same in our churches.

Is there a sign we could place at the door that reminds us not to complain about the preachers message...if it truly comes from the Word?

Is there a bouquet of flowers we old sit in the ladies' restroom that would remind us not to be snarky about another's choice of what to wear to worship...if it is decent and God honoring?

Is there a chime or bell that could go off to remind us to keep hateful comments about the songleader's choices to ourselves...and not infect others with our bitter and cutting words?

The church is the last place murmuring and complaining should be allowed.  It is a place to worship not a place to cut down or deride another.

What kind of reminder might we all put in place?