PPT-The Paradox of Contentment

Philippians 41113 Introduction Paradox A statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may be true in fact Contentment Happy enough with what one has or is satisfied The state of not being disturbed by desire even though not every wish is gratified. Contentment. definition 1. . a feeling of happiness about life’s circumstances. Contentment. TIME,. April 2009. “Money does not buy happiness… Once you reach the median level of income, roughly $50,000 a year, wealth and contentment go their separate ways, and studies find that a millionaire is no more likely to be happy than someone earning one-twentieth as much.” . Realizing that true happiness does not depend on favorable conditions. If you can’t be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped.. Contentment is knowing that you deserve worse than what you have.. I Tim 6. Godliness with Contentment. Timothy was a young preacher of the Gospel. Paul's letter was to instruct him on his work. I Tim 6. Godliness with Contentment. Vs. 1-2, discusses Master Slave relationship. 1 Timothy . 6:2b-10. . Introduction. What is the place of money in our lives?. What does the Bible say about this topic?. A Garland of money?. Garland made of currency note - approx $400,000 - $2m. 3. . Presented by: Sara Parker and Amanda Melini. Frederick: Writers Mind. What is a Paradox? . A Paradox is a statement that is inconsistent because it often contains two statements that are both true, which in general cannot both be true at the same time.. CONTENTMENT vs. COVETOUSNESS CONTENTMENT IS REALIZING THAT GOD HAS ALREADY PROVIDED EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY PRESENT AND FUTURE HAPPINESS Character Council of Indiana, Inc. ~ March 2003 Biblical Cha 19. th. of July 2012. Opening Song. : . “I Give You My Heart”. This is my desire. To honor You. Lord, with all my heart. I worship You. All I have within me. I give You praise. All that I adore. Phylogenetics. Ziheng. Yang , Mol. Biol. . Evol. . 2007. Presented by Caroline . Uhler. and Anna-. Sapfo. . Malaspinas. Outline. What is the star-tree paradox?. Simulations. Explanation: the fair-coin paradox.. Unitarian . Universalist Association of Congregations . General . Assembly. The Kentucky International Convention Center, . . Louisville. , . KY. June 20, 2013. Facilitated by Mark Bernstein. Regional Growth Development Consultant. A . paradox. is a statement that apparently contradicts itself and yet might be true (or wrong at same time). Some logical paradoxes are known to be . invalid. arguments but are still valuable in promoting .  . I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.. 11 . I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . Good. Bad. 11. Not . that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.. . 12. . I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.. Speaker: Bruce F. Sloan. Evangelism & Church Health Catalyst. Northwest Baptist Convention – Region 4. Vancouver, Washington. LIFE’S SEVEN DISTRACTIONS. PLEASURE . PRIDE. PROCRASTINATION. PEOPLE. 2. Being satisfied with. Some things that help us find true contentment:. 3. 1. Fear and reverence for God. Prov. . 19:23. “The . fear of the LORD . tendeth. to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he .