![]() ![]() During this coming week, we will try and learn that same secret of contentment in all circumstances. And the Lord will be faithful to satisfy that longing, and teach you the same secret He taught Paul. Lay these things at the foot of the cross. Our discontent is rooted in our selfish desires, our idols, and our sinful desire to control every circumstance. The most important verse, the one that sets up the entire passage, is the first: Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them (Matthew 6:1). All other things fade away, and he is content in simple obedience to God, who gives and takes away. The idea is that any act of righteousness (or badge of spirituality) can accord us spiritual status in the eyes of others. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Both of these states speak to idols in our heart-we seek after things other than Jesus. Find Kjv Bible Verse Philippians 413 OnKjv Bible Verse Philippians 413 On. In Philippians 3, he speaks of counting all as “rubbish” and “loss” in order that he might gain Christ. But he is onto something when he speaks of being content in all of these situations. It’s interesting that he had to “learn” how to abound, and “learn” the secret of facing plenty or abundance, isn’t it? Most of us would love to have that problem. pastor 8.6K views, 750 likes, 219 loves, 5. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” Look at what he says next in verse 12: “I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. Through the soaring highs and devastating lows of his life, God taught Paul to keep his eyes on the prize: the salvation of Jesus Christ. But where our hearts are restless, unhappy, always looking for the next high, Paul had peace. Paul was a regular human being, with access to the same not-so-super-secret Christian tools (the Holy Spirit, prayer, the Bible) as you and me. He had, like, super-secret Jesus Powers or something.Īctually, no. It’s easy for him to say, right? Paul was the greatest Christian who ever lived. ![]() That plus 5 bucks will barely get me an overpriced coffee at Starbucks. “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” ![]()
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