Final Days. “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”

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Final Days

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”

[Marketing is] “the organized creation of dissatisfaction.” –General Motors

Humans need a community of virtue in which to learn to desire rightly.

“And now compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.” Acts 20:22-23

“I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Phil. 4:4

4 Rs of Paul’s Final Days 4 Rs of Paul’s Final Days RULED – Compelled by the Spirit RESOLVED – I am going to Jerusalem RESIGNED – I am ready…to die REJOICED – In the Lord