The Essentials of Biblical Finance: Contentment

This is part 4 of a 4 part series

The Essentials of Biblical Finance: Contentment

Contentment

1. Contentment is not: a loss of ambition, a war against success/gain, a disconnection from reality or slavery to the status quo. It is worthwhile to take a few moments to dispel the myths of this elusive term.

2. Contentment is: a conviction that Christ’s power, purpose and provision is sufficient for “any and all” circumstances.

3. Contentment is a conviction. The Bible calls us to allow our convictions, not our circumstances, to govern our sense of contentment. We must learn to walk through all circumstances still believing that God: is in control, is good, is enough, desires our good, accomplishes His will, walks with us, gives us peace and promises deliverance. We must choose to rest on God’s good promises despite what may be going on in our lives.

4. Contentment is choosing self-control over self-indulgence. Self-denial is not the goal of contentment. Instead, self-discipline allows us to enjoy good things without being overcome by them. If we do not show self-discipline in our approach to money then we passively make the statement that we have decided to spend everything we make no matter how much we make.

5. Contentment is choosing to be thankful. When we are content we have an attitude of thanksgiving, and when we are discontent we complain. Our words, good or bad, speak volumes of our internal conditions. We can learn a lot about our contentment by judging what we say around the water cooler and kitchen table.

Part 1: Intro, Part 2: Stewardship, Part 3: Generosity, Part 4: Contentment