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Contentment

Contentment. A Godly Prescription. Discontentment. Unhappy with the condition of things. Discontentment. The symptoms…. Grumbling Symptom #1. Grumbling: To complain or protest about something. To moan, groan, mutter, or sigh . Numbers 14:1-4 Philippians 2:12-15.

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Contentment

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  1. Contentment A Godly Prescription

  2. Discontentment Unhappy with the condition of things

  3. Discontentment The symptoms…

  4. GrumblingSymptom #1 Grumbling: To complain or protest about something. To moan, groan, mutter, or sigh. Numbers 14:1-4 Philippians 2:12-15

  5. Jealousy & selfish ambitionSymptoms #2 & 3 Jealousy: envy; an intense desire for another’s honor or prosperity. Selfish Ambition: to be self seeking; looking out for one’s own interest above the interests of others. James 3:16 “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”

  6. anxietySymptom #4 Anxiety: being burdened or worried due to a lack of trust in God 1 Peter 5:6-7 “Cast all your anxiety upon Him because He cares for you.” Matthew 6:25-33

  7. Contentment A Godly Prescription

  8. contentment an uncomplaining acceptance of what God has provided

  9. Contentment is a command Hebrews 13:5 “Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’”

  10. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking.

  11. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads.

  12. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships.

  13. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships. • Measure our standards by God’s standards.

  14. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships. • Measure our standards by God’s standards. • Develop counter habits.

  15. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships. • Measure our standards by God’s standards. • Develop counter habits. • Look down the ladder.

  16. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships. • Measure our standards by God’s standards. • Develop counter habits. • Look down the ladder. • Subtract from your “needs.”

  17. My needs • HP laptop • Internet • Wifi • Epson printer • LG G2 Android • Charger • Car • Gasoline • Food • Microwave • Oatmeal • Milk • Bowls • Spoons • Moped • Brown shoes • Black shoes • Clothes • Dress socks • Electric washer • Mountain bike

  18. My needs • HP laptop • Internet • Wifi • Epson printer • LG G2 Android • Charger • Car • Gasoline • Food • Microwave • Oatmeal • Milk • Bowls • Spoons • Moped • Brown shoes • Black shoes • Clothes • Dress socks • Electric washer • Mountain bike

  19. Eight Practical solutions • Separate your thinking from society’s thinking. • Turn off the ads. • Defer to God’s opinion regarding family relationships. • Measure our standards by God’s standards. • Develop counter habits. • Look down the ladder. • Subtract from your “needs.” • Accept what God provides.

  20. Contentment A Godly Prescription

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