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Jon Hall HDRO UNDP Binocular Vision A Spare E ye A Wider F ield of View Spotting Faint O bjects Depth Perception Happiness amp Human Development Common Origins Our metrics are important not just because they tell us how we are doing but because they serve as guides in policymaking GDP measures the busyness of our economy But the big question is whether we are busy doing the right things Making your economy grow more will not necessarily get you the things that people . 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. INTRODUCTION Happiness is highly valued in present day soaim at happiness in e idea that we should care for the happiness of other people and that governments should aim at creating greater happiness 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. 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.. 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 . Jon Hall, HDRO, UNDP. Binocular Vision. A Spare . E. ye. A Wider . F. ield of View. Spotting Faint . O. bjects. Depth Perception. Happiness & Human Development … Common Origins. “. Our metrics are important not just because they tell us how we are doing but because they serve as guides in policy-making…. GDP measures the busy-ness of our economy. But the big question is whether we are busy doing the right things. Making your economy grow more will not necessarily get you the things that people .