CONTENTMENT 1: 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-8
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Contentment
1. Contentment
a) Content is defined as satisfied with what one is or has. This is a feeling that is propagated by an attitude. You only have 2 possible choices when situations arise. You can be reactive and let the situation dictate your response, or you can be proactive and choose your actions based on discipline.
b) Being content is a proactive choice in everything. It is a choice that you can make in every single situation. Contention doesn't mean you are happy in the bad times. It means you are satisfied with life because you know that God has things in control.
2. Bible Verses
1 Timothy 6:6-8
“But Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”
a) Timothy really makes a great point here. We are so blessed with many things that are not necessary that we think we miss the point. The world is out for gain: cars, houses, fame, etc… Timothy is conveying that we need to be satisfied with the bare necessities of life. Not that cars, houses and fame are bad, but if we are pushing for these kinds of things then there may be a heart issue with contentment that needs to be looked at. And as Timothy said, “we cannot take anything out of the world.” Why strive so hard for material things that mean nothing in the end?
The End ...
b) Being content is a proactive choice in everything. It is a choice that you can make in every single situation. Contention doesn't mean you are happy in the bad times. It means you are satisfied with life because you know that God has things in control.
2. Bible Verses
1 Timothy 6:6-8
“But Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”
a) Timothy really makes a great point here. We are so blessed with many things that are not necessary that we think we miss the point. The world is out for gain: cars, houses, fame, etc… Timothy is conveying that we need to be satisfied with the bare necessities of life. Not that cars, houses and fame are bad, but if we are pushing for these kinds of things then there may be a heart issue with contentment that needs to be looked at. And as Timothy said, “we cannot take anything out of the world.” Why strive so hard for material things that mean nothing in the end?
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