One Benefit of this Recession: Contentment

Like a lot of folks, regardless of their employment status, this recession has concentrated my mind more on the financial aspect of life, than normal. Likewise there have been more sermons at church over the last few months regarding money, than usual.

Last week I stumbled upon a sermon worksheet from Church of Pembroke Pines, which I attended while I lived in South Florida. Although it's titled, "Don't Let the Grinches Steal Your Christmas," it's main points are quite relevant this February.

1. Materialism and greed, versus recognizing the limitations of wealth
   
2. Envy and jealously, versus contentment
3. Busyness and noise, versus stillness and solitude

There were quite a few scripture tracts that supported the points such as Matthew 6:25 and I Timothy 6:6. Although one that wasn't listed but that I stumbled upon, was Philippians 4:11-13.

"...for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who give me strength."