Confusing pleasure with happiness - II
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Happiness rests upon contentment. Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” One blessing that comes from ...
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Confusing pleasure with happiness - I
... to momentary gratification. The word “happiness,” however, contains the idea of a prolonged state of satisfaction and contentment associated with one’s overall circumstances. We ask, “Are you happy?” and ...
Thy will be done II
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (NIV) Luke 22:4
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The whole Christian journey for those who obey Christ can be ...
Thy will be done
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (NIV) Luke 22:4
The whole Christian journey for those who obey Christ can be boiled down to one prayer. It was ...
Godliness is a gain
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." (NIV) 1Tim. 6:6
God in his infinite wisdom created humanity with so many capabilities but there are other things beyond the understanding of the mortal ...
The valid worry: Investing in Christ
... and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise”.
We need to learn the secret of contentment (Philippians 4:11). It is only through this ability to be ...
Are you really satisfied?
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that ...
Going the extra mile
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (NIV) Romans 12:17-18
Satan ...
Themes
... 10:13; 15:57, 2 Cor. 2:14, Phil. 3:20, 1Pet. 2:11, Rom. 8:37; 16:20, 1John 5:4
GODLINESS AND CONTENTMENT.
Mat. 6:25-26; 6:32-33, Phil. 4:12-13, Heb. 13:5, 1Tim. 6:6-11, Luke 12:15, Psalm 37:3-4, Prov. ...
Power of praise
... to discontentment, comparism to others, envy of others, over expectations, greed and constant complains. Mankind will never be fully satisfied under the sun. If you are waiting for maximum satisfaction ...