Stoppin’ Stinkin’ Thinkin’. Most of us wouldn’t sell our soul for any amount of money – but many of us give it away one day at a time.

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Stoppin’ Stinkin’ Thinkin’

Most of us wouldn’t sell our soul for any amount of money – but many of us give it away one day at a time.

Attitude of Gratitude Stoppin’ Stinkin’ Thinkin’

Mark 8:36 (NIV) What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Luke 12:15 (NIV) Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Most of us wouldn’t sell our soul for any amount of money – but many of us give it away one day at a time.

John 10:10 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV)

Contentment Thieves Comparing

Matthew 20:10-11 (NIV) So when those came who were hired first, they expected to receive more. But when each one of them received a denarius…they began to grumble against the landowner.

Matthew 20:15 (MSG) Can't I do what I want with my own money? Are you going to get stingy because I am generous?

Contentment Thieves Comparing Coveting

Deuteronomy 7:25 (NIV) …Do not covet the silver and gold…or you will be ensnared by it, for it is detestable to the LORD your God.

Expose Discontentment Material and Financial Discontentment Relational Discontentment Circumstantial Discontentment Spiritual Discontentment

Attitude of Gratitude Choose Contentment

Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV) …I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV) Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

Attitude of Gratitude Choose Contentment Choose Gratitude

Proverbs 15:15-16 (NIV) …the cheerful heart has a continual feast. Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

Ecclesiastes 6:9 (NIV) Better what the eye sees than the roving of the appetite. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

Attitude of Gratitude Choose Contentment Choose Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude Stoppin’ Stinkin’ Thinkin’