Summer School: Contentment
Matt Leicht
Contentment is being ok with the outcome even if it’s not what you hoped for.
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:10-13
Contentment is LEARNED.
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. —Philippians 4:11
Too often we
If you want to be content in your finances, you need to invest in heavenly things, not just earthly things.
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Matthew 6:21
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. —1 Timothy 6: 6-10
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:12-13
You can’t choose your
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6
Being content is submitting to Jesus.
“I will be happy when
Contentment is being ok with the outcome even when it’s not what you hope for because you are rooted in Christ.