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Contentment is one of the greatest possessions one may have

“Contentment is the pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.” -- John Balquy Contentmen Contentment “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” (Psalms 17:15)

“Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.” -- Sacrates “If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.” -- Plautus Contentmen Contentment “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” (Psalms 17:15)

Worldly pleasure –Will not last Psalms 17:14 –More to Life Hebrews 11:24-26 Riches –Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 –Proverbs 22:1; 30:8-9 Men Seek Contentmen Men Seek Contentment

Power –James 4:6 –James 1:17 –Jeremiah 10:23 Knowledge –A knowledge that does not lead one to acknowledge and subject himself to God is misdirected knowledge –1 Timothy 6:20-21 Men Seek Contentmen Men Seek Contentment

Living Righteously –Proverbs 14:34 –2 Corinthians 3:18 Always keep focused on God –Eccl 6:9; Phil 4:11; Heb 13:5 True Contentmen True Contentment “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” (1 Timothy 6:6-8)

Happiness is the result of character –NOT THINGS Conclusion “I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” (Psalms 17:15) “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)