The Bible warns against these folks. Jude speaks of false teachers who are identified as “grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts” (Ju. 1:16). We’re familiar with Moses and the “grumblers” he had to deal with (Nu. 14:36; cf. Psm. 106:25; 1 Cor. 10:10). Some of these folks are so arrogant they have no problem complaining about the Lord, or worse, complaining directly to the Lord Himself (Dt. 1:27). God had to reprove Job, “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty?” (Job 40:2). Despite the clear command in Philippians 2:14 to “do all things without grumbling or disputing,” these people who seem to know nothing about edification and encouragement, persist in their destructive behavior. Kent Hughes concluded, “[These] hostile, quick-to-see-the-worst, graceless [individuals] are as old as the church” (2 Corinthians, p. 38). Every church deals with them. Every leader deals with them.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Meats, Crockpot	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	lb	Beef brisket
1/2	c	Onions, chopped
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Black pepper
1/4	ts	Garlic powder
12	oz	Chili sauce
12	oz	Beer
2	md	Tomatoes
6		Parsley sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS

GARNISHES
Place beef brisket, fat side down, in crockpot. Sprinkle brisket with
onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour chili sauce over brisket.
Crockpot on low for 3 hours. Pour beer over brisket. Increase temperature
to moderate and continue cooking for 30 minutes. Place brisket on large
serving platter. Slice brisket very thin and serve with hot cooking liquid.
Garnish with sliced tomatoes and parsley. Surround with Wild Rice Amadine.
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