PPT-Integrity: Contentment

Phil 41013 Definition Content Pleased satisfied not needing more The Problem Some people have brought their lack of contentment into the church Philippians 41013 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. 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.. . 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,. I Tim 6. Godliness with Contentment. Timothy was a young preacher of the Gospel. Paul's letter was to instruct him on his work. I Tim 6. Godliness with Contentment. Vs. 1-2, discusses Master Slave relationship. 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. 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. EXAMINATIONS : . ISSUES, GUIDELINES AND . RECOMMENDATIONS. Babafunso. . Sonaiya. Department of Animal Sciences, . Obafemi. . Awolowo. University,. Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Presented . to the Workshops on Academic Integrity for Nigerian . 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. 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.. 12 . I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. . 13 . I can do all things through Christ. 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 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?.