21/11/2023
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (1 Timothy 6:6-10|NKJV)
*Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain*
One major challenge with so many believers is lack of Contentment.
Lack of Contentment has caused many Christians go whiled and are cought up in the trap of the devil.
*How do you know when a believer is not Content with what he or she has?*
1. *Comparison*. When a child of God begins to compare himself or herself with others lack of Contentment has set in.
2. *Complaining/Murmuring*.
When you see a child of God begins to murmur and complain a lot then Lack of Contentment has set in
3. *Envying others*
One quick sign of lack of Contentment is envy.
4. Wishing to be like others and unsatisfaction
Etc.
*Danger of lack of Contentment*
*Ingratitude
*Unsatisfaction
*Self pity
*Evil feelings, like: Steeling, robbery, prostitution, su***de, murder, resentment, Etc.
*Solution*
in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18|NKJV)
*A lifestyle of Thanksgiving is a sure cure to lack of Contentment*
Giving thanks always is a sure way to overcome a feeling of lack of Contentment
*Our text says Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain.*
So a child of God with godly life is sure to be content with feeling of satisfaction for what God has provided.
*Please beloved understand that what is not available today will certainly be available tomorrow.*
The state of your life today does not totally define who you are and who you are going to be.