THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 En V Finding Contentment 1 of 11 T H E C O N F L I C T O F T H E A G E S G O D versus S A T A N

En V Finding Contentment 2 of 11 T H E C O N F L I C T O F T H E A G E S S E L F v s S E L F G O D v s S A T A N T H E V I C T O R Y I N C H R I S T THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8

En V Finding Contentment 3 of 11 T H E C O N F L I C T O F T H E A G E S G O D versus S A T A N S E L F v s S E L F The warfare within THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 4 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T CONTENTMENT: appreciation for (satisfaction with) who or what a person is or has or has accomplished. THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 5 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T a biblical concept Some Who Were or Who Are Dissatisfied Hebrews : in Egypt – Hebrews : after delivered Jews concerning Christ Some Christians Evidence of discontentment: Murmuring / anxiety THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 We want to see a sign from you.

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 6 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T a biblical concept Three Elements We Need To Learn Physical Things neither satisfy nor last Confidence in God’s love and providence The reality of God in our lives THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 7 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T a biblical concept Paul’s Example And Teaching THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 We should not be content: - to live in sin / disobedience - to become self-satisfied - to sit by and do nothing when the cause of Christ is at stake

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 8 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T Paul’s Example And Teaching THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 We should be content with: - prosperity or poverty - good or poor physical condition - freedom or imprisonment - not having approval / praise of men — but of God - God’s will for us

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 9 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T Paul’s Example And Teaching THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 We should be content with: - God’s will for us All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 10 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T Paul’s Example And Teaching THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 Learning to be content is no accident: — TEACHING – I have learned … — DISCIPLINE – I discipline my body — TRUST - FAITH - CONFIDENCE - a p p r e c i a t i o n o f t r u t h

S E L F v s S E L F En V Finding Contentment 11 of 11 F I N D I N G C O N T E N T M E N T Paul’s Example And Teaching THE CONFLICT OF THE AGES – 2 of 8 Learning to be content is no accident: I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11