PPT-Contentment

Godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Tim 66 Contentment Luke 121321 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 ones life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses. Timeless Wisdom for Today’s Christians: . An Introduction to the Puritans. Thomas Watson. “The Art of Divine Contentment”. Born 1620 (year the Pilgrims landed). Married and had 7 children, 4 of whom died as children. 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.” . Realizing that true happiness does not depend on favorable conditions. If you can’t be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped.. Contentment is knowing that you deserve worse than what you have.. 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. 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. 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. I. What is the complete mention principle?. The complete mention principle is defined as “that principle by which the interpretation of any verse is determined upon a consideration of the complete mention of its subject in Scripture” (Conner/. 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..  . 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. . “The Path to Contentment”. Some people tend to be more consistent at keeping the proper perspective with regard to contentment.. Some people struggle with keeping the proper perspective with regard to contentment.. 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 .