The Grass Isn’t Always Greener On The Other Side
Philippians 4:10-23
Have you ever fallen into the trap of comparing yourself with others? They have something bigger or they have something better. There is this societal trap we all fall into that has us believing that “we will never have enough,” whether it’s possessions, relationships, status, etc. But you’re never satisfied. This section of Philippians, teaches us about the path to contentment. The grass is never really “greener on the other side.”
Proverbs 14:30
“…Envy rots the bones.”
Ecclesiastes 4:4
“And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of one another. This too is meaningless, a “chasing after the wind.”
Secret of Contentment
Remember to
“I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me…” v.10
Refuse to
“…when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only…” v.15
Remember the
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” v.19
Don’t downplay
*“…when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only.” v.15 *
Action Points:
Celebrate other people’s victories
Make the decision not to chase the wind
I will run my own spiritual race
Remember: “Your capacity for joy determines your level of contentment.”