The Crown Jewel of Contentment (Part 2) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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1 Timothy 6:6-8...But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. When Jesus was training the disciples, He commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse (Mark 6:8). When that training was over He later asked them, “When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing” (Luke 22:35). For many contentment is rare and difficult to attain. Circumstances are frequently difficult. Our hearts are unhealthily restless. We are too dependent upon this world and its fortunes influence us. This world preaches that happiness is found in possessions, positions, power, and popularity. Such a belief is a huge deception. These things cannot satisfy you. Understand that without contentment the most prosperous circumstances bring no joy or pleasure. With contentment, the poorest circumstance can produce little distress. In the cartoon 'Jungle Book', Balloo the bear sings a delightful song entitled 'The Bare Necessities'. He's an easy-going character who, as long as there is a paw-paw or two to eat, is remarkably content and can't see why people get in such a fuss about things. A lot of Christians could do with being a bit more like him! Many folks get so anxious about 'the bare necessities' of life. When Jesus' disciples were worrying about such 'bare necessities', Jesus told them not to be anxious about what they would eat or drink, or about their bodies and what they would wear (Matthew 6:25). He pointed to the birds and flowers and told them that if God cared for these, how much more would he care for His children. So, don't worry! As we seek first the kingdom of God, we can trust God for the things we need and be content. Beloved, true contentment is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. The sooner you discover that truth, the better off you will be and the faster you will learn to be content. To have contentment in the Lord requires four decisions about the events and possessions of our lives. This message is about those four decisions. This message was preached on Sunday night, August 27, 2023, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

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• Blessing & Favor