The Grace of Being Content 1 Timothy 6:8 “So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.“ The last of God’s Ten Commandments–and probably the most difficult to obey–deals with the sin of covetousness. Exodus 20:17 "You must not covet your neighbor's house. You must not covet your neighbor's wife, male or […]
Be Content Philippians 4:11"Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have " The English word “content” can bring up thoughts of indifference and mild temperament. Modern usage tends to give “content” a negative connotation, as though such an attitude has little ambition or drive. […]
Being Happy: Some Thoughts on Contentment…… Now and then it's good to pause inour pursuit of happiness and just be happy. There is something profoundly annoying about the words “be happy”. I mean, if contentment was that easy, we'd all have it, am I right? Well, things that are simple aren't always easy├ö├ç┬¬ but I […]
I will not be afraid Psalm 34:4“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.… He freed me from all my fears.” There are many things in such a world as ours that can bring fear into human hearts–fear of want, fear of war, fear of rejection, fear of the dark, and a multitude of […]
If you are caught up in a storm of suffering 1. Be free to speak honestly and angrily about your suffering The top sufferers in the bible always expressed their honest anger to God Job:The arrows of the Almighty are in me├ö├ç┬¬. God's terrors are marshaled against me├ö├ç┬¬├ö├ç┬¬What strength do I have that I should […]
“What does the Bible say about arrogance?”……Answer: The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the NIV Bible. And in practically every occurrence it is a behavior or attitude detested by God. The Bible tells us those who are arrogant and have a haughty heart are an abomination to Him: […]
“What does the Bible say about bitterness?”……Bitterness is resentful cynicism that results in an intense antagonism or hostility towards others. The Bible teaches us to "get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice." It then goes on to tell us how to deal with such bitterness […]