Relating in a Selfie Centered World-Contentment
12th April 2015
Relating in a Selfie Centered World
Contentment
Discontentment and Envy
Expose any discontentment…
1. Material and Financial
2. Relational
3. Circumstantial
Philippians 4:12-13 NIV 12I 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.
Overcoming the sin of Envy…
1. __________ Comparisons
2 Corinthians 10:12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.
James 3:14-16 14 But if you harbor bitter envy… in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy…, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
Celebrate the ___________________ of others.
2. Cultivate ___________________
Proverbs 15:15 NLT For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Ecclesiastes 6:9 NLT Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. (Solomon)
Action Steps:
1. Read God’s Word and compare yourself with Christ.
2. Go on a mission trip or serve the poor locally.
3. Take a Social Media/Technology break.