August 13, 2023 | Pastor Joel Christiansen
Passage: Philippians 4:11-20
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1
Coveting is a passionate craving. Lust.
“Put to death …. covetousness, which is idolatry.” Colossians 3:5
Coveting originates in your heart and reveals the motives and desires of your heart.
God alone is enough. When you have Him, you have all you need.
“The essence of sin is disordered love.” – St. Augustine
Coveting is an inordinate desire, an out of order love of the heart.
Trust God! God alone is enough.
“Out of all the peoples, you will be my treasured possession.” Exodus 19:5
“I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.” Ezekiel 36:25-27
So instead of coveting, you have contentment.
“I’ve learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:12-13.
And God will meet all your needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Our God is a generous provider. God will meet all your needs.
Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6
“be content with what you have. Because I will never leave you or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
Contentment results in an explosion of generosity.
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