13/03/2023
1 Timothy 6:6-8
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
LIVING A CONTENTED LIFE
The motive behind this teaching was not to duscourage people from hustling to make a living, but to teach the doctrine of contentment.
When a person is contented with what God has given him , he lives a life of praise and worship to God.
There are reasons the apostle Paul cited for emphasizing that we should be contented:
1. Godliness plus contentment is very profitable v6.
2. No one was born with a silver spoon v7. We were all born poor.
3. Having basic needs met we should be contented v8. Meaning we must appreciate God for what we have.
It is selfishness to seek for more things when you fail to appreciate what you already have.
May the Lord release the grace upon us to live a Contented Life. In Jesus name. Amen. Blessed Sunday