PPT-Welcome Contentment Philippians 4:11-13

Good Bad 11 Not that I speak in respect of want for I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content 12 I know both how to be abased and I know how to abound every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry both to abound and to suffer need. 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.. . Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. .”. Hebrews 13:5. Assistant . pastor Teddy Chang. November 23, 2014. 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,. 1 Timothy . 6:2b-10. . Introduction. What is the place of money in our lives?. What does the Bible say about this topic?. A Garland of money?. Garland made of currency note - approx $400,000 - $2m. 3. 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. Godliness . with contentment is great . gain 1 Tim. 6:6. Contentment. Luke . 12:13-21. Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” 15 And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses. Six sections. Workplace Relationships (. vs. 1-2). Words of Truth (. vs. 3-5). Godliness with contentment (. vs. 6-10). The Life of a man of God (. vs. 11-16). Responsibilities of the Rich (. vs. 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.. 3 . For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— . 4 . though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:.  . I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.. 11 . I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . Philippians 4:4-9. How can we live as joyful people (4)?. Extend grace to others (5).. Defeat anxiety with prayer (6-7).. Fill your mind with what is good (8-9).. How to Be Joyful. Philippians 4:4-9. A humble . p. erspective is one that puts the concerns of Christ above all else.. A life well lived is lived for the Lord.. A life lived for the Lord has to consider the needs of others.. A Humble Perspective . 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.” . 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 .