Contentment - Am I really?
Am I content?Of course I am! The Bible tells us that we should be content in our circumstances, no matter what they are... Take Paul, the apostle, for example, in Philippians stating that he is content whatever the circumstances - and he had lots of "circumstances" to deal with! Philippians 4:11-12 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. Have you seen the rain outside? Why is it raining again? We've got so much rain already, we certainly don't need more.... and on and on and on.... ooops..... did we complain? how about... It's SO hot, I just hate the heat! Can't wait until it cools down! This heat makes me so miserable.... and on and on and on.... another complaint? (don't worry, when it cools down, we'll complain about that, too) What else do we complain about? - kids - job - housework - vehicle - extended family - other people's kids - church - those in authority over us - our house/clothes/food/etc. and so much more As we tear down those around us, and complain about the things that God has provided for us, we teach our children to complain, too. How shocked we are to hear them whine and complain about the things we do for them, or the wonderful things they have! But they are simply outputting what they are hearing from us as we not-so-subtly express our frustrations and disappointments. Do we want our children to strive for Godliness? 1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
If we want our children to strive for Godliness we much teach them to be content with what God has given them - this does not mean that they should not try to better themselves through hard work and discipline, but instead that they should be content WHILE they are striving to reach their goals. Our best method of teaching? EXAMPLE Hebrews 13:5
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