Contentment Flashcards
what is the definition of contentment?
to be satisfied in my present circumstances knowing that God will provide for my every need
What is the key verse reference and what does it talk about?
1 Timothy 6:6
Godliness leads to contentment
What does 1 Timothy 6:9-10 say?
The pursuit of love and money is at the root of evil and can cause people to walk away from God
What does 1 Timothy 6:7-8 say?
All we need is clothes and food to be content
What does Luke 12:15 say?
Life is not about stuff
In Psalms 107:8-9 what are the 4 reasons to be content with God?
His steadfast love
His wonderful works
He is satisfying
He fills the hungry soul
What does Philippians 4:11-13 say
Paul learned to be content no matter what his circumstances were because he had Christ
where are the circumstances of Paul’s life found
2 Corinthians 11
what are 5 circumstances of Paul’s life
worked hard
exposed to death
ship wrecked 3 times
been in prison
stoned once
What does Hebrews 3:15 say?
I can be content because God has promised to never leave me or forget about me
what are 3 synonyms
to be filled
at ease or relaxed
comfortable
what are 3 antonyms
to strive
bitter or argumentative
always competing
what is the path of discontentment
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
What are 3 characteristics of Content people
They like themselves
They exercise personal control in their lives
They are positive and optimistic