Contentment Prosperity And Gods Glory

Why is it difficult to be content when you have so much? On the surface, it seems unnecessary to instruct someone to be content in times of prosperity. However, times of prosperity and abundance provide some of the strongest temptations to pull our hearts away from God. Jeremiah Burroughs was keenly aware that the riches of this world compete for our affections and challenge our contentment in Christ. Originally prepared as an appendix to The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment , this book provides an important conclusion to Burroughs’s sermon series on Philippians 4:11–12: “I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 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. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. What Learning to Be Full Means 3. The Difficulty of Learning to Be Full 4. The Necessity of Learning to Be Full 5. The Excellency of Learning to Be Full 6. The Mystery of Learning to Be Full 7. Lessons for Learning to Be Full 8. Increasing the Guilt of Sins of Abundance 9. Applications for Improving Prosperous Conditions 10. Concluding Words on Contentment Series Description Interest in the Puritans continues to grow, but many people find reading these giants of the faith a bit unnerving. This series seeks to overcome that barrier by presenting Puritan books that are convenient in size and unintimidating in length. Each book is carefully edited with modern readers in mind, smoothing out difficult language of a bygone era while retaining the meaning of the original authors. Books for the series are thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today.

It may surprise modern Christians that our current problems with discontentedness are anything but new. In 1643, Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs wrote a work titled "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" that has as much resonance in our day as it did in his. Now pastor and author Andrew M. Davis helps contemporary Christians rediscover the remarkable truths found in this largely forgotten work. With powerful new illustrations and a keen sense of all that makes modern Christians restless, Davis challenges readers to confront the sources of discontent in their lives and embrace Paul's teaching on contentment in all circumstances. He gives special attention to maintaining contentment through poverty and prosperity, as well as in our marriages, and offers tips on teaching children how to be content in an age of smartphones and social media.

'I have learned to be content in whatever state] I am'' (Phil. 4:11) Anyone who lacks true contentment may find it in this book. If not, it will be because that one would not follow the very clear and simple instructions given. The teaching is from the Bible, yet it must be described as unique. Nowhere else will you find such unusual, but Biblically authenticated thoughts: He will teach you that contentment lies in subtraction, not in addition; that the ABC's of Christianity are nothing like what you thought them to be; that there is a mystery of contentment, but that once you have learned the way from Christ's word, you will be able to attain such a depth of contentment as you never before dreamed existed. This is a key book for building up Christian maturity. Christian Contentment, what is it? ''It is a sweet, inward heart thing. It is a work of the Spirit indoors. It is a box of precious ointment, very comforting and useful for troubled hearts in times of troubled conditions.

Explaining how to become a Christian hedonist, a bestselling author offers guidance on how to find spiritual joy to readers who are unsure of where to seek it.

Living Your Divine Life takes you beyond the monumental "peak experience", beyond priceless "enlightenment", and beyond human thought- to effortless living, nonstop miracles, God- conscious (Christ-in-us) reality, and ceaseless joy as your natural state. Before we learned to walk or feed ourselved with a spoon, we have to acquire these now second nature "information-processing" skills that originate beyond the conscious mind. Equally, if we want to realize the highest state of our being, happiness and prosperity, we can also bring these second nature (effortless, source code) skills into our daily lives. This mathematical source code, which scientists call the laws of nature, is the DNA of life or the software of God's inner structure. Living Your Divine Life shows you how to access that second nature "source code" on a constant basis. The words of Moses Jesysm Muhammad, Eistein, Bohr, Bohm, Wheeler, the Buddha, and many others reinforce this truth. We can observe "effortless" living in the inner workings of our own body and in the movements of electrons, stars and galaxies. By Living Your Divine Life, you can experience peace beyond peace and absolute knowledge at the center of yourself- by unfolding the Godhead within splendor of yourself.

This tract presents an offer to trust in the God who is content--the only source of true and lasting contentment.

There is no question whatsoever that it is God's perfect will for us to prosper. The 50 Days of Prosperity study series began with the two week teaching on the Believer's Voice of Victory broadcasts done by Pastor George Pearsons. At the same time Pastor Pearsons was teaching a prosperity series at Eagle Mountain International Church. It was no surprise when the Lord spoke to Pastor Pearsons spirit and told him to teach a television series titled, 10 Days of Prosperity. This teaching material is a direct result of those television broadcasts that Gloria Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons did on the Believer's Voice of Victory broadcasts. You are encouraged to immerse yourself in your own 50 Days of Prosperity or take whatever time necessary to thoroughly study each outline. This study guide could also be used to conduct your own Bible study with friends and family. God wants you to prosper. But, as we all know, a transformation of the mind takes total immersion in the Word. So, get out your Bibles and notes, and get with the program! The results of this Bible study may be found in Psalm 25:13 (NIV): "They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land."

Do you ever wonder whether God even cares if we’re happy? This world can be so hard, and we aren’t promised an easy road. But that’s not the whole story. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to experience happiness. Why else would he go to the lengths he did to ensure our eternal happiness in his presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in heaven, but that doesn’t mean we can’t also experience joy and happiness here on earth. In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn (bestselling author of Heaven) dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness, including downright harmful ideas like the prosperity gospel, and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it. Randy covers questions like: How can I cultivate happiness in my life? What’s the difference between joy and happiness? Can good things become idols that steal our happiness? Is seeking happiness selfish? How can I achieve happiness through gratitude? What does it look like to receive God’s grace? The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere.

God wants our days to be abundant and thriving! Learn to cultivate habits that produce prosperity and contentment in every area of life. What if you were immersed in a daily experience of prosperity—one that would give you hope and impact all of your life? It is likely you would receive God’s blessings as never before. True prosperity goes beyond the area of finances. It is so much more than you ever imagined. The Ways of Prosperity will guide you to identify and engage with opportunities for prosperity in seven vital areas of life: Relational Spiritual Emotional and Physical Health Financial Professional Mindset Social The Ways of Prosperity is a biblically based holistic guide to building a thriving life. Jeremy and Ally’s powerful collaboration utilizes Jeremy’s decade-long work with Christian authors and speakers and Ally’s expertise in the field of psychology (she is scheduled to receive her doctorate in September 2020). Walk out your prosperous journey with teachings, prayers, reflections, and activations. This book will help you partner with the abundant life Jesus has made available for you.