Living With Joyful Contentment (Part Two)

Reminder: The secret of contentment is not getting what I want, it is wanting what I have.

A.  Be Thankful When You Have

“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly.” (Philippians 4:10, NASB)

“I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.” (Philippians 4:12, NASB)

B. Be Generous When You Have

“Instruct those who are rich […] to do good, to be rich in good works and to be generous and ready to share, treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future.” (1 Timothy 6:17-19, BSB)

2. A Learned in Christ

“In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:12-13, NASB)

“I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ my Lord […] I count them as rubbish that I may gain Christ.” (Philippians 3:8, ESV)