True Christian contentment means having a proper perspective on the things of this world. This article teaches from 1 Timothy 6:3-10 that the material things of this world are not in themselves bad, but can be a dangerous snare to Christians.

Philippians 2:5-11 describes Christ’s example of humble service. Christ humbled himself to become a man and die on the cross, that he might ransom us. As we seek to daily become more like Christ, we too should live lives of humility and service.

Christians can find contentment in this life by growing in union and fellowship with God. This article discusses fellowship with God based on the text of Philippians 3:1-11.

The contented Christian longs for heaven. Paul tells us in Philippians 3 that our citizenship is in heaven. We long for our heavenly home, even as we seek to serve Christ here on earth. This article is part of a series on Christian contentment.

How can we achieve true Christian contentment? This author argues that we must first recognize the burden of our sin. Second, we must remove ungodly desires from our hearts.

Being a Christian means finding contentment in all situations, even in suffering and affliction. Philippians 1:12-18 speaks about how we achieve this contentment.

This is the fifth article in a series on Christian contentment. The contented Christian is a believer who is constantly seeking to know God better. Philippians 3:12-21 describes Christians as those who press on toward knowing and serving God better, keeping their eyes focused on a heavenly goal.

This is the second of two articles on the topic of the dangers of discontentment. This article shows that grumbling and a lack of contentment should not be characteristic of believers as children of God. In addition, grumbling damages our witness of the gospel to the world.

Why should God’s people pursue contentment? This article gives seven biblical reasons why we are to learn to be content in all life situations.

What does the apostle Paul teach us about contentment in Philippians 4:10-13? This author argues that contentment is something that we have to learn, and we have to learn to have contentment in every life situation.

We live in times where people desire recognition. This is indeed a celebrity culture. What does it mean for us as Christians? Should we desire to be recognized? This articles challenges us to think about our good deeds, be it in giving money, donations, or otherwise.

This article is about the special place thanksgiving has in the life of a Christian. We have to praise God for everything he provides.

This article is about gratitude.

Is it appropriate for Christians to participate in Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday? This article contends that we should only do so for very weighty theological reasons. The author explains with three points why thankfulness should be at the centre of our relationship with God: gratitude restrains sin, thankfulness to God sets believers apart from the unbelieving world, and Scripture repeatedly calls for giving thanks to God.

The Christian must be characterized by thanksgiving, because God commands it, wills it, and gives it.

Is praising others dangerous? Will it fuel pride? This article shows from Scripture both when to praise others and how to respond to praise. Regarding the latter, the author explains that praise should fuel our gratitude to God.

This article shares eight possible ways you can use to encourage your pastor.

Looking at Philippians 4:11, this article shows that living in contentment is found in embracing the God of providence, learning to look to Christ, and the application of God's Word through the Spirit in your life.

The sin of ingratitude is fuelled by pride. In this article some help is offered as to what to do when you feel ungrateful to God. As a Christian you are called to praise and be thankful to God always.

From Colossians 2:6-7 this article shows that Christians should excel in gratitude, for it is in gratitude that we show what we are and who God is.

This article looks at the question: How important is thanksgiving?

Is there contentment in our hearts? Is there any reason for thanksgiving? This article discusses happiness, possessions and mercy.

This article is about thankfulness and the thank offering. It also discusses Leviticus 7:11-34 and looks at the tithes.