Blessing and Cursing

from the same mouth? (James 3:10)

January 26, 2011 (Wednesday)
In yesterday’s blog I mentioned “curmudgeon” as a word I recognize but need to look up in a dictionary every time I hear or see it. Another such word is “ombudsman.” I know I’ve heard it before, but I have to look it up again. A simple definition is, “a man who investigates complaints and mediates fair settlements..” I suppose the politically correct version of the word is “ombudsperson.” Anyway, if a person these days has a job where he gets paid when people complain, he/she should become a rich person.
Here’s a story that typifies today’s culture:

Some blogs, like this one, are harmless and perhaps bland at times, but many blogs today are vitriolic tirades against anything that happens to be present. The internet has given a forum to those who choose to complain.
We are tempted to join in the chorus of complaints, but we need to remember what the Scriptures teach us: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV).
Maintaining an attitude of thanksgiving will do wonders for your disposition and will help you to see your worries in a different light. “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5 NIV).
If you prefer light hearted suggestions, how about these lyrics from “Bye Bye Birdie:”