Contentment
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· 6 viewsWhat does the bible teach about being thankful and content in all situations.
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In 1944,
immediately after WW1
the U.S. Dollar became
the currency of the world.
The U.S. was
in many ways,
enriched by the war.
Our money was backed up
with gold mostly held
at Fort Knox.
Since 1971,
the dollar is no longer
backed by gold.
Yet, it remains
“the currency of the world.”
Most traded currency
in the world.
75% of 100’s
outside of the U.S.
Though inflation has risen
and spending power has
continued to decrease
since 1971,
America remains
the wealthiest nation
in the world.
If it were true
that the dollar is
truly the currency of the world
then the more you have
the better you will be,
but is that really true?
Studies show
self-rated happiness
increase with income
among lower-class communities.
Once, it got to
higher class
money and happiness
no longer correlated.
Could it be that
there is a greater
more powerful currency?
Joy
Peace
Contentment
These are not emotions.
Emotions change with mood.
Thanksgiving is the
embodiment of
contentment.
This elusive prize,
is a states of mind.
How can I say this?
because God empowered
people to have
thanksgiving when
things were great
or horrible...
Who said this?
And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job
Job
Lost:
Kids
Animals
Wealth
He lost it all
was not
salty
angry at God
resentful.
He CHOSE to be
at peace with
God’s leading.
Who said this?
... In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
Paul
Paul
found in:
... In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy.
When is Paul happy?
through affliction.
How?
Why?
The verse explains:
... but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope...
Suffering -> endurance
Endurance -> character
Character -> hope
But not without
contentment
thanksgiving.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
What shall we be less focused on?
money.
What is our great aim?
contentment.
Who said this?
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Solomon
Solomon
In:
All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Solomon was
no just wisest
also:
richest
most powerful.
What does rich man teach?
better to have
little with cheerfulness
lots with evil.
Appeal
Appeal
Choose
Joy
Peace
Contentment
Thanksgiving
