Godly Contentment

Introduction:
I. Its gospel context (vs. 3)
A. Wholesome words

B.  The Lord's words

C.  Connects with doctrine

II. Rejected by many
A. Their pride (vs. 4a)

B.  Their obsession with disputes (vs. 4b) 

C.  Their envious lifestyle (vs. 5a)

D.  Their suppression of truth (vs. 5b)

III. Its daily experience
A. Realizes great gain (vs. 6)

B.  Recognizes this world’s passing nature (vs. 7)

C.  Relying upon necessities (vs. 8)

IV. Its devastating alternative
A. A desire to be rich (vs. 9)

B.  The love of money (vs. 10)

Conclusion: