Contentment Flashcards

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what is the definition of contentment?

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to be satisfied in my present circumstances knowing that God will provide for my every need

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What is the key verse reference and what does it talk about?

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1 Timothy 6:6
Godliness leads to contentment

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What does 1 Timothy 6:9-10 say?

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The pursuit of love and money is at the root of evil and can cause people to walk away from God

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What does 1 Timothy 6:7-8 say?

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All we need is clothes and food to be content

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What does Luke 12:15 say?

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Life is not about stuff

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In Psalms 107:8-9 what are the 4 reasons to be content with God?

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His steadfast love
His wonderful works
He is satisfying
He fills the hungry soul

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What does Philippians 4:11-13 say

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Paul learned to be content no matter what his circumstances were because he had Christ

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where are the circumstances of Paul’s life found

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2 Corinthians 11

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what are 5 circumstances of Paul’s life

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worked hard
exposed to death
ship wrecked 3 times
been in prison
stoned once

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What does Hebrews 3:15 say?

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I can be content because God has promised to never leave me or forget about me

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what are 3 synonyms

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to be filled
at ease or relaxed
comfortable

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what are 3 antonyms

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to strive
bitter or argumentative
always competing

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what is the path of discontentment

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Be dissatisfied with what you have
Complain
Become disappointed when things don’t go your way
Allow bitterness to take root
Inward anger
outward anger

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What are 3 characteristics of Content people

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They like themselves
They exercise personal control in their lives
They are positive and optimistic

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