Philippians 4:10-13
Content: sufficient for one’s self, strong enough or possessing enough to need no aid or support, independent of external circumstances, contented with one’s lot, with one’s means, though the slenderest.
- Psalm 73:25-26
How could Paul be so content? What was his secret?
1. Paul had faithful partners.
- Philippians 4:10
2. Paul learned from his experiences
- Philippians 4:11-12
- 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
3. Paul looked to Jesus for strength
- Philippians 4:13
We can experience contentment if…
1. We grasp the impact of generosity.
- Acts 20:35
2. We weigh the course of our life.
3. We walk by faith with Jesus
- John 15:1-5
- Ephesians 1:3
- John 7:37-38
4. We live in the strength and love of Jesus.
- Romans 8:18
- Romans 8:28
- Romans 8:31
- Romans 8:37-39