Learn to be Content

Learn to be Content
Philippians 4:10-13

by Estelle Nazary

The joy letter... Paul was in prison when he wrote the letter of Philippians.

I. Negative
1. We should never be content with our achievements. God always has something for us to do.
2. We should never be content with our level of education.
3. We should never be content with our Christian maturity. Life can never be what it ought to be without some sense of contentment.

II. Paul said he had learned to be content.
1. Realistic view of life. People expect more of themselves than they can produce. We need to know what our limitations are. We expect more of others than they can produce. All of us have feet of clay.
2. A proper order to life's priorities. There is more in life than we can possibly do. Determine most important things in life. Approve--to put to the test. Excellent--the very best. Use your life for the best things. Planned neglect...Determine to do the best things first - ex. Martha is always busy in New Testament - Luke 10.
3. We must practice the Lord's presence. (We are never alone. He will never leave me)
"In Christ"
I've found confidence, joy, peace, hope in Christ. We received strength in Christ. I felt God's presence. I heard God's voice. Jesus is right here. "Another comforter or counselor to be with you." Always - "Thou art with me"