Vol. 18

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 Contentment

Contented
Feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation

Contentment is learned.

"... for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."

Phil 4:11

 "But godliness with contentment is great gain."

1 Tim 6:6

Contentment:

    should not be confused with laziness or apathy.

    is not a lack of desire.

    is not a lack of ambition.

    puts the soul at rest.

    alleviates stress.

A contented person:

    is willing to start over a thousand times to get it right

    is not discouraged with negative results.

    enjoys the present without forgetting the past or forfeiting the future.

    is never weary with "well-doing."

Discontentment is a breeding ground for:

jealousy

bitterness

covetousness

stress

debt

poverty

In Christ

Faith-Hope-Love

Contentment

In the World

Lust of the Eyes, Flesh, & Pride of Life

Discontent

"There’s some salesman here with a good deal on an apple...are we interested?"