Saturday, May 26, 2012

Contentment

Joan Boney ... apostle/prophet

The apostle Paul said:  I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.  Phil. 4:11

content:  not wanting more ... not wanting something different

Godliness with contentment is great gain.  I Tim. 6:6

Is there any material thing you desire?  If so, you are not content.

Everything we can see with our natural eye will be destroyed.  The things that are not seen are eternal.

So instead of seeking material things, we should follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. I Tim. 6

 5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.  6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I Tim. 6

And Jesus said:  19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Mt. 6
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