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Contentment

Contentment. The Noun. The Greek noun autarkeia, occurring twice, signifies a state of “self-satisfaction, i.e. self-sufficiency” [Thomas 841].

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Contentment

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  1. Contentment

  2. The Noun • The Greek noun autarkeia, occurring twice, signifies a state of “self-satisfaction, i.e. self-sufficiency” [Thomas 841]. • BDAG define it as “‘self-sufficiency’ in the sense of ‘independence’, then generally ‘sufficiency’; (1) external, state of having what is adequate, sufficiency, a competence; (2) internal, state of being content with one’s circumstances, contentment, self-sufficiency …”

  3. The Adjective • The Greek adjective autarkēs, occurring once in the NT, describes one who is “self-sufficient, sufficient” [Thomas 842]. • Louw & Nida say it pertains “to being happy or content with what one has” [25.84].

  4. The Verb • The verbal root, arkeō, which occurs eight times, means “to assist, suffice” [Thomas 714]. • Strong/Thayer define it as “to be possessed of unfailing strength; (a) to be strong, to suffice, to be enough; to defend, ward off; (b) to be satisfied, to be contented” [714].

  5. Proper Disposition • God neither fails nor forsakes his own (Deuteronomy 31:1-8, esp. vs. 6 & 8; Joshua 1:1-9, esp. vs. 5), but faithfully provides for the faithful (Psalm 37:23-26; Proverbs 30:8-9; Matthew 6:11, 25-34). • Therefore, the people of God must cultivate a spirit of contentment (Luke 3:10-14; Philippians 4:10-14; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Hebrews 13:5-6).

  6. Improper Disposition • The wicked are never satisfied (Proverbs 27:20; 30:15-16; Habakkuk 2:4-5), but given over to complaining (Exodus 15:22-26; Psalm 106:24-27; 1 Corinthians 10:9-11) and covetousness (Ephesians 4:17-19; Ephesians 5:5-6; 3 John 9-10). • Furthermore, they acknowledge no need for God (Psalm 10:3-4; 14:1-3; 36:1-4).

  7. Conclusion • God has granted sufficient revelation (John 14:8-9; 1 Corinthians 2:12-16). • God has granted sufficient grace (2 Corinthians 9:8-10; 12:7-9). • Will you not obey while there is time and opportunity (Numbers 14:11-24; Deuteronomy 32:15-22)?

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