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The Secret to Contentment with Jacob Elwart

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Contentment is not natural but a learned skill, as Paul states in Philippians 4. Today Dr. Elwart highlights that a lack of contentment often stems from bitterness or questioning God's goodness, which can sideline our service to Christ. To grow in this area, we need to focus on four key aspects: perspective, responsibility, recognizing where true satisfaction comes from, and understanding God's providence. Ultimately, a proper view of God and ourselves is essential for trusting that God orchestrates all things for our good, even in difficult circumstances.

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Contentment is not natural but a learned skill, as Paul states in Philippians 4. Today Dr. Elwart highlights that a lack of contentment often stems from bitterness or questioning God's goodness, which can sideline our service to Christ. To grow in this area, we need to focus on four key aspects: perspective, responsibility, recognizing where true satisfaction comes from, and understanding God's providence. Ultimately, a proper view of God and ourselves is essential for trusting that God orchestrates all things for our good, even in difficult circumstances.

Register for the E3 Pastors Conference at https://e3pc.org

Learn more about DBTS at https://dbts.edu

  continue reading

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