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Christians and Contentment

Christians and Contentment. 1 Timothy 6: 6-10 Philippians 4: 10-13. A. Contentment Defined. Some define it simply as Satisfaction Some define it as a resignation to circumstances The second is clearly wrong; the first is not fully adequate. A. Contentment Defined. Arkeo

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Christians and Contentment

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  1. Christians and Contentment 1 Timothy 6: 6-10 Philippians 4: 10-13

  2. A. Contentment Defined • Some define it simply as Satisfaction • Some define it as a resignation to circumstances • The second is clearly wrong; the first is not fully adequate

  3. A. Contentment Defined • Arkeo • “Internal satisfaction which does not demand changes in external circumstances.” Holman Bible Dictionary • The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment • Jeremiah Burroughs

  4. A. Contentment Defined • “Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.” • Resting in God in any circumstance because we find our satisfaction in Christ

  5. B. Contentment Challenged • We are fallen creatures in a fallen world • We are deeply affected by the Fall whether or not we realize or admit it. • This is true even for those who are saved for we are not yet perfected

  6. B. Contentment Challenged • Circumstances—we think just one more….. and I will be content • Possessions—with more money or possessions I will be content

  7. C. Contentment Learned • Begins in a relationship with Christ • Paul Azinger • Matthew 11: 28-29

  8. C. Contentment Learned • Realize this is not resignation or denial of desire like Buddhism • Learn to focus on being satisfied with Christ • Learn to focus on the great future

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