Thomas Watson in his book titled The Art of Divine Contentment discusses in Chapter 14 about fifteen rules about contentment. It is important for a Christian to learn contentment as the Apostle Paul describes here. Without it, we will be majorly out of sorts with the world and the Lord.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Rules About Contentment
Thomas Watson in his book titled The Art of Divine Contentment discusses in Chapter 14 about fifteen rules about contentment. It is important for a Christian to learn contentment as the Apostle Paul describes here. Without it, we will be majorly out of sorts with the world and the Lord. The first rule has of contentment is with regards to advancing our faith.
Rule 1. Advance Faith
All our disquiet issues immediately from unbelief. It is this that raises the storm of discontent in the heart. Oh, set faith to work! It is the property of faith to silence our doubts, to scatter our fears, to still the heart when the passions are up. Faith works the heart to a sweet, serene composure. … Faith shows the soul that whatever it’s trials are, yet it is from the hand of a Father. … Faith sucks the honey of contentment out of the hive of the promise. … Would you lead contented lives? Live up to the height of your faith.
Thomas Watson – The Art of Divine Contentment
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