OUTLINE:
Money Lust Corrupts True Beauty
The beauty is in the land, not its monetary value… its features, its fruit, and its memories even. Do we hold the right perspective on where true beauty lies?
Lack of Contentment
Human power doesn’t trust in God’s provisions alone, it’s not willing to give up the extras we’re used to.
Taking Pride in Freedom?
Has our wealth of freedom in the USA led to an assumption of power in your heart, that you deserve these things??? Or, as those who belong to Christ, have you fully accepted you are a “sojourner and exile” on this earth? (1Pe 2 – also gives perspective on authorities)
Jesus Our Great Example
Jesus preferred to focus on spreading the Gospel, despite His wealth and power as the Son of God.
8/14/20 Blog: What Is This Freedom You Speak Of?
The person who’s flipping out is missing the blessing of contentedness because it’s not “For the sake of Christ” that they endure; rather, it’s “For the sake of self,” which is the source of their malcontent.
Human Power Vs. Faith
The exertion of human power/ solutions is indicative of a lack of faith!
Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain
Being content with God’s provisions, whatever He decides for you, is a great safeguard from temptations and the dangers of wealth… even bondage to the wealth of earthly freedoms in our country (which also includes “rights” to certain material possessions).
The Great Treasure
The believer’s heart is with HIM, not His wealth or even the gifts He gives. It’s with Him. CHRIST is the indescribable gift! (2Co 9:15, Lk 12:24)
True Faith
The Gospel is a surrender to Jesus, His Person, not what He can give you.
The Rich Young Ruler
He didn’t see that JESUS HIMSELF was the true treasure and the way of salvation. And therefore, he couldn’t be content with only food and clothing.
Jesus Our Great Example
Consider Him, think of Him… the One who was always content with the Father’s plan for Him… and the One who had no place to lay His head! Heb 12:1-3, Mt 8:19-20