Content in All Things | Greg Breazeale

Philippians 4:10-13 NIV

10 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. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Contentment

I. What is it?

II. How does it work?

III. Where do we get it?

I. What is contentment?

Philippians 4:11a NIV

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content...

content = self + enough

Philippians 4:11 NIV

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content...whatever the circumstances.

Philippians 1:21 NIV

21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Contentment is a quiet rest in Jesus alone.

II. How does contentment work?

Philippians 4:12 NIV

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 

need / plenty

any / every

well fed / hungry

plenty / want

Philippians 4:12 NIV

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

Philippians 4:11b NIV

11...I have learned to be content...

Philippians 4:12b ESV

12...In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

Romans 15:20 NIV

20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

Philippians 1:19 NIV

19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

III. Where do we get contentment?

Philippians 4:13 NIV

13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.