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Dear Young Christian,
Here is a question for you as you start your school or work week: How contented a person are you? Here is what Solomon wrote on the subject: “Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith” (Proverbs 15:16). This is a simple couplet that makes a lot of sense. Why is the first part so much better than the second? Which would you rather have — peace and a happy heart, or trouble, trouble, trouble? I think we would all pick the first. And we can have it, if we make the Lord our primary object. The Apostle Paul said, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11). He also records, “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). The book of Hebrews tells us why we should be content: “And be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (Hebrews 13:5). With Christ’s presence to satisfy our heart and His loving care and protection all along the path, what more could we really want?
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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