1. Esther Carter

2. “Guarding the Treasure Within”

3. “Guarding the Treasure Within”

4. “Guarding the Treasure Within” The Secret of being content

5. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Philippians 4 verses 10-13
I rejoice greatly in the Lord, that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for 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, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through him who gives me strength. 
“Guarding the Treasure within”

6. “Guarding the Treasure Within” The Secret of being content

7. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Philippians 4 verse 12,
“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” 
“Guarding the Treasure within”

8. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Why can we be content ?

9. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Philippians 4 verse 13,
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

10. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Romans 8 verse 28.
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”.
“Guarding the Treasure within”

11. “Guarding the Treasure within” Why is it important to be content ?

12. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Numbers 14 verse 27
“How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

13. “Guarding the Treasure within”
James 4 verses 1-4
what causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 
“Guarding the Treasure within”

14. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Matthew 7 verse 7
“Ask and it will be given to you.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

15. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Philippians 2 verses 14-16  “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the Word of Life.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

16. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Ephesians 4 verse 29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” 
“Guarding the Treasure within”

17. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Philippians 4 verses 10-13
I rejoice greatly in the Lord, that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for 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, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through him who gives me strength. 
“Guarding the Treasure within”

18. How do we learn the secret of being content ?
“Guarding the Treasure within”
How do we learn the secret of being content ?

19. How do we learn the secret of being content ? Keep perspective
“Guarding the Treasure within”
How do we learn the secret of being content ?
Keep perspective

20. How do we learn the secret of being content ?
“Guarding the Treasure within”
How do we learn the secret of being content ?
Keep perspective
Keep practicing

21. “Guarding the Treasure within”
1 Thessalonians 5verses 16-18
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

22. “Guarding the Treasure Within”
Promises for those who learn to be content

23. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Proverbs 14 verse 30
“A heart at peace gives life to the body but envy rots the bones.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

24. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Proverbs 14 verse 30
“A heart at peace gives life to the body but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 16 verse 24
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

25. “Guarding the Treasure within”
Proverbs 14 verse 30
“A heart at peace gives life to the body but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 16 verse 24
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 17 verse 22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
“Guarding the Treasure within”

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