You ever heard that we are supposed to be content as believers? You may have even memorized Philippians 4:11 – 12 in order to help you remember that we are to be content in all circumstances.
Did you memorize 2 Corinthians 12:10 – 11 as well?
It is one thing to be content with humble means or prosperity, it is something else again to be content with:
Many of us, myself included, are not content when people do not go when the light turns green. That did not even make Paul’s ball park.
I don’t know about you but I have a lot to learn about contentment.
It is one thing to be content with humble means or prosperity, it is something else again to be content with:
- Weaknesses
- Insults
- Distresses
- Persecutions
- Difficulties
Many of us, myself included, are not content when people do not go when the light turns green. That did not even make Paul’s ball park.
I don’t know about you but I have a lot to learn about contentment.
I have the quote by John Piper on my desk to remind me of this several times a day. It ensures I always have something to repent of:
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