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People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil Some people eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many . 1 Timothy 6:6-10. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. .. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. .. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.. Phil. 4:10-13. Definition:. Content: Pleased, satisfied, not needing more. The Problem. Some people have brought their lack of contentment into the church. Philippians 4:10-13. 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me, but lacked the opportunity to show it.. Physical . and . Spiritual. Are you . happy. ?. Are you . content?. Do . you know the difference? . Or,. . C. an . you be one without the other. ? Generally,. “Happiness” is usually a temporary condition based on external circumstances; and,. in troubled times Contentment 2 3 Contentment in troubled times “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. CONTENTMENT vs. COVETOUSNESS CONTENTMENT IS REALIZING THAT GOD HAS ALREADY PROVIDED EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY PRESENT AND FUTURE HAPPINESS Character Council of Indiana, Inc. ~ March 2003 Biblical Cha 19. th. of July 2012. Opening Song. : . “I Give You My Heart”. This is my desire. To honor You. Lord, with all my heart. I worship You. All I have within me. I give You praise. All that I adore. Unitarian . Universalist Association of Congregations . General . Assembly. The Kentucky International Convention Center, . . Louisville. , . KY. June 20, 2013. Facilitated by Mark Bernstein. Regional Growth Development Consultant. Phil. 4:10-23. Contentment 101. Content – . Self-complacent. Complacent – . satisfied. Are you satisfied in life?. Lesson One:. Contentment is Learned.. Lesson Two: . Contentment is not Limited.. Speaker: Bruce F. Sloan. Evangelism & Church Health Catalyst. Northwest Baptist Convention – Region 4. Vancouver, Washington. LIFE’S SEVEN DISTRACTIONS. PLEASURE . PRIDE. PROCRASTINATION. PEOPLE. a feeling of happiness about life’s circumstances. Contentment. TIME,. April 2009. “Money does not buy happiness… Once you reach the median level of income, roughly $50,000 a year, wealth and contentment go their separate ways, and studies find that a millionaire is no more likely to be happy than someone earning one-twentieth as much.” . Tim. 3:5. 1. 2. Tim. 3:5. “Having . a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. .”. “having . a form of godliness but denying its . power”(NKJV). 2. “having . Philippians 4:11-13. Introduction. Paradox. A statement that seems contradictory, or absurd, but may be true in fact. Contentment. Happy enough with what one has or is; satisfied; The state of not being disturbed by desire, even though not every wish is gratified. 2 Corinthians 4:18. 1 John 2:16-17. Ecclesiastes 2:1-4, 9; 3:20; 12:13-14. Luke 15:11-16. Learn that earthly things cannot bring this contentment. The Contented Life. What are some ingredients necessary to bring contentment?. 2. Being satisfied with. Some things that help us find true contentment:. 3. 1. Fear and reverence for God. Prov. . 19:23. “The . fear of the LORD . tendeth. to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he .