PPT-Contentment 1 Contentment defined

2 Being satisfied with Some things that help us find true contentment 3 1 Fear and reverence for God Prov 1923 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life and he that hath it shall abide satisfied he . 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.” . 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. 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. CONTENTMENT vs. COVETOUSNESS CONTENTMENT IS REALIZING THAT GOD HAS ALREADY PROVIDED EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY PRESENT AND FUTURE HAPPINESS Character Council of Indiana, Inc. ~ March 2003 Biblical Cha 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 . 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.