Contentment 101 Phil. 4:10-23.

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Contentment 101 Phil. 4:10-23

Contentment 101 Content – Self-complacent Complacent – satisfied Are you satisfied in life? Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contentment 101 Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. 1Tim. 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contentment 101 Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. When you have the promise that He will never leave you nor forsake you, you can be content with such things as ye have because He is truly all that you need.

Contentment 101 Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. Lesson Four: Contentment is in Loving Others. “The church is poor that fails to share materially with others.” -Warren Wiersbe

Tithers in any church make up 10-25% of any congregation. Contentment 101 Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. Lesson Four: Contentment is in Loving Others. Tithers in any church make up 10-25% of any congregation. Christian giving during the Great Depression was at a rate of 3.3% TODAY, it is at the rate of 2.5%

Contentment 101 Lesson One: Contentment is Learned. Lesson Two: Contentment is not Limited. Lesson Three: Contentment is in the Lord. Lesson Four: Contentment is in Loving Others. Pro 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.