Study Article 31.

This article will be studied during the week of October 6th through 12th.

Have you learned the secret of contentment?

Theme text.

I have learned to be self-sufficient regardless of my circumstances.

Philippians 4.11.

Song 111.

Our reasons for joy.

Focus.

Learning to be content by cultivating gratitude,

by being focused and humble,

and by meditating on our hope for the future.

Paragraph one question. What does contentment mean, and what does it not mean?

Are you a contented person? Someone who is content finds joy and peace by focusing on his current blessings.

He does not feel bitter or angry because of what he lacks.

Nevertheless, being content does not mean being complacent.

For example, a Christian rightly reaches out for opportunities to expand his service.

Even so, he does not lose his joy if privileges of service do not come as quickly as he had expected.

Paragraph 2 question, why is discontentment so dangerous?

Discontentment can lead to serious consequences.

Those who are never satisfied with what they have may work extremely long hours to obtain material things that are not really needed. Sadly, a few Christians have even stolen money and other things they desired.

They may have told themselves, I deserve it. I have waited long enough, or I will pay the

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