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12 Απρ 2013 · Lesson 21: Prescription For Contentment (1 Timothy 6:6-8) The Russian author Tolstoy tells the story of a rich peasant who was never satisfied. He always wanted more. He heard of a wonderful chance to get more land. For 1,000 rubles he could have all the land he could walk around in a day.
(1 Timothy 6:7-8) The heart of contentment. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
New International Version. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Read full chapter.
Mentioning the value of godliness when accompanied by contentment, Paul warns of the need to be content with food and clothing, and the danger facing those who desire to be rich (6-10). Timothy is then charged to flee such things and to pursue things becoming a man of God.
LESSON - 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV based) THEME - Contentment ----- Q: What is your purpose in life? What are you working the hardest at, spending the most time at achieving? What is the main thing you seek out of life? goals? (Matt. 6:21 where treasure -> heart also) Illus: show newspaper clippings of new car, van, home
1 Timothy 6:6-8 NIV But godliness with contentment is great gain. (7) For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. (8) But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
“Godliness that overcomes the craving for material wealth produces great spiritual wealth. So what verse 6 [in 1 Timothy 6] is saying is that it is very profitable not to pursue wealth.” Contentment is an important quality that we should strive for in our lives as Christians.
