Success Equation: Fulfillment
Peter Gowesky
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? —Mark 8:36
WHAT WAS
If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. —Philippians 3:4-6
7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him —Philippians 3:7-9
Faithfulness, Fruitfulness &
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain —1 Timothy 6:6
Contentment = inward satisfaction that keeps you at peace despite your outward circumstances.
…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:11-13
PT.1 CONTENTMENT ADDS
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. —1 Timothy 6:7-8
PT.2 CONTENTMENT IS
9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. —1 Timothy 6:9-10
Contentment is not COMPLACENCY
PT. 3 CONTENTMENT KEEPS YOU OUT OF TROUBLE.
immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” —Matthew 3:16-17
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