The Apostle Paul was a contented man — in jail not fretting or fuming.
Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
[12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Nobody has too much trouble living in prosperity, though there’s always the danger of getting one’s eyes off Jesus.
In times of poverty you have to discipline yourself — tighten your belt.
Paul knew how to be content when everything fell apart. He learned that joy doesn’t lie in our circumstances. It’s wholly of God in Jesus our Lord - 1 Thes. 5:16.
Jesus gives power to face life’s adversities — power to cope — power to enjoy contentment regardless of the circumstances.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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