The Challenge of Contentment

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The Challenge of Contentment

Crisis Care For Struggling Sheep Part 2 - Psalm 23:1b

February 23, 2020 • Scott Richards • Psalm 23:1, John 10:11–15, 1 Timothy 6:6–10, Psalm 34:1–10

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The attitude of covetousness can be described as an “If Only” view of everything you have in life. An attitude of thankfulness and contentment is an a view that prefaces everything we desire from God with “Only If” it will glorify Him.

1. Covetousness is a “Have More” attitude that is only answered by contentment.

2. Thankfulness and contentment go hand in hand.

3. Appreciating the source and purpose of the good things we have in life produce thankfulness.

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