PPT-The Paradox of Contentment

Philippians 41113 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. 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.. Contentment. definition 1. . 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.” . 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. 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. Phylogenetics. Ziheng. Yang , Mol. Biol. . Evol. . 2007. Presented by Caroline . Uhler. and Anna-. Sapfo. . Malaspinas. Outline. What is the star-tree paradox?. Simulations. Explanation: the fair-coin paradox.. 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.. 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.. An . OXYMORON. . is a . combination of . contradictory. words. that are . stuck together. in a . way that actually . seems to . make sense.. open secret. act naturally. found missing. deafening silence. 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.” . 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 . 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 .