Contentment

Intro:

CONTENT: αὐτάρκης, ες – pertaining to being happy or content with what one has – ‘content with what one has, content with the circumstances in which one exists.’

Contentment is experienced when my

is the of God

“But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.

– 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB95)

Contentment is experienced when I in

Three Questions?

“But you lacked opportunity” (v.10) (NASB95)

Am I in my ?

“Nevertheless, you have done well…” (v.14) (NASB)

Am I with my ?

“But I seek for the profit which increases to your account.” (v.17) (NASB95)

Am I in my ?

Contentment is experienced as I the of

strength in Christ

Secret: μυέω muéō – to shut the mouth. To initiate into the mysteries, introduce to things not known before, to learn a secret

Strengthens: ἐνδυναμόω – To make strong, vigorous, to strengthen with the implied meaning of establish.

Conclusion: