What did you enjoy collecting as a kid? (Matchbox cars, Barbie’s, fishing lures) How many did you have? Unfortunately collecting is not a hobby for some people. It is an obsession. For a while, an abundance of stuff may be satisfying, but soon it will become overwhelming. Seeking security and contentment from inanimate objects is elusive. Even trying to find security and contentment in people is unachievable because people will let you down. God offers us a more straightforward approach, an achievable approach to contentment that grows out of our relationship with him. A life of simplicity is a life of contentment, and we find that in Christ True contentment comes through Christ alone! Godliness with contentment is a significant gain!
Please Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Why does contentment seem so elusive today?
Paul brings up our simple needs food and clothing then says that we will be content with these. What do you think he meant. Contentment is a significant gain, but I feel it can only be achieved by Godliness.
Please Read: 1 Timothy 6:9-11
What kind of traps can an unhealthy pursuit of wealth creation? (Jail time, Bad reputation) How can we tell if money is becoming our idle?
- Righteousness and Godliness
- Faith and Love
- Endurance and Gentleness
Who could you describe as having these traits? (CHRIST JESUS) as Christians, we are to seek to be like Christ.
Please Read: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
What would it look like to obey Paul’s commands in these verses today?
- Don’t be arrogant
- Don’t place your hope in wealth
- Hope in God
- Do what is good
Captain Jack Sparrow said in one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies “NOT ALL TREASURE IS SILVER AND GOLD MATE” I fully agree our treasure should lie in Christ Jesus and not in the things of this world. If we do this, then we will be fully content no matter what GOD gives us. To have Godly Contentment, we must have GOD as our front and center!
