Joe Roof: Mega-Acquisition

A Study of Godliness and Contentment from the Pastoral Epistles

Excerpt:

Benjamin Franklin said, “Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.” The apostle Paul was a rich man because he mastered contentment by the grace of God. Because he was content, Paul was able to highly commend and appreciate God’s people. In Philippians 4:10-14, Paul rejoiced because God’s people had given to a need in his life. Paul made it clear in this passage that he appreciated their concern for his needs regardless of whether they could actually give. Isn’t it refreshing when a ministry leader can appreciate God’s people regardless of whether they can send a check? Isn’t it discouraging when a ministry leader makes God’s people feel like they can never do enough?


Comment:

This article was posted on Sharper Iron this morning and it dovetails nicely with Pastor McLachlan's message yesterday on the same text and subject.