One of the hindrances to living the Christian life is basing faithfulness and contentment on ideal circumstances. This approach to the Christian life is utopian spirituality: it denies Christ and accepts the lies of Satan. This article shows four ways in which this happens.
To live the effect of Christ's redemption in the area of wealth and provision, Christians are required to develop right attitudes towards these. This article discusses three attitudes: trusteeship, gratitude, and contentment.
This article reviews a popular reading of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength," and finds it wanting. Out of context, the verse reads like a promise for whatever is desired. But in context, it is a verse about contentment.
Envy and contentment are enemies. How can you be content with the work you do and not be envious of others? This article looks at the work of the sons of Kohath, sons of Merari, and sons of Gershon. We can learn from them to be content with what we do.
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.
This article is about the nature of Christian contentment and therefore about what gives people joy. The author illustrates from Philippians 4:10-13 what contentment is.
How to avoid coveting while developing a life of contentment? This is what the article answers. The author shows the difference between being covetous and content.
One cannot speak of contentment without also discussing coveting. This article is about the idolatry of covetousness, which seeks to undermine God’s will for your life. Christians must strive to be content.
What does it mean to be a steward? The author also looks at contentment and doing good and giving to others.
Christians can fight against materialism by learning to be content. Contentment is learned by trusting in God's good provision, being thankful for what God has given, and fighting covetousness.
