CONTENTMENT-PM SERMON
I TIMOTHY 6:6-8.

SOME OBSERVATIONS
*MEANING: Webster: “Freedom From Care Or Discomfort.” Pulpit Commentary: “A State Of Restfulness Even In The Midst Of All Types Of Change.”
PAUL’S EXAMPLE: 2 Cor.11:24-28. Note: We should want to improve—but to God’s Glory; Not Self-Satisfaction.

SOME FOES TO CONTENTMENT
A.Covetousness: Hebrews 13:5. Note: Enjoy Life/Be Thankful With What You Have. Remember: Exodus 20:17!
B.Envy: I Sam.18:8,9; Lk.15:25-32; I Pet.2:1; Job.5:2; Psa.73:3; Prov.14:30.
C.Self-Pity: “I Got Cheated In Life”; “They Are All Against Me.” Note: Remember the Prodigal Son-Luke 15.

WHAT TO DO?
1.“COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS”;
2. “STAY BUSY”;
3. “SET AFFECTIONS ON THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE”;
4. “PRAY TO GOD FOR HELP AND STRENGTH.”