PPT-Contentment vs. Covetousness

Realizing that true happiness does not depend on favorable conditions If you cant 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,. 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. Godliness . with contentment is great . gain 1 Tim. 6:6. Contentment. Luke . 12:13-21. 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 one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses. LOVING. The Ten Commandments . . . . The tenth commandment. . “You shall not . covet your neighbor’s . wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbor’s house or land, his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to . “those who practice such things are deserving of death.”. Romans 1:32. Covetousness. “. greedy desire to have more” (Strong. ).. Colossians 3:1-7 – It is Idolatry.. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 – Shows Discontentment.. 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. 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. . 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.” . 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. The Snares of Satan “The Lust of the Eyes” 2 Tim 2:26 “ that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, pagis ’: noose, trap, stratagem who are taken captive by him at his will.”