The secret of being content – Philippians E6

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How was Paul able to be content no matter the circumstances he was facing? What did Paul mean when he said, 'I can do all things through him who strengthens me'?

In this episode we discuss the concept of contentment as mentioned in Philippians chapter four. We explore the source of Paul's contentment and the idea of finding contentment both in times of plenty and times of need. We look at the gift which Paul received from the Philippians and discuss the importance of generosity and giving. We finish by considering whether it's ever acceptable to take a Bible verse out of context in the way we quote and apply it to our lives.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:05) - Philippians 4.10–23
• (02:48) - Paul's contentment vs our contentment in Christ
• (05:40) - Living in prosperity vs living with little
• (13:56) - The gift Paul has received – free generosity
• (22:17) - Giving can be costly
• (24:27) - Famous Bible verses quoted out of context

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