CONTENTMENT

Baca: Proverbs 30:7-9

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Bacaan tahunan: Job 32-34

Have you ever heard the story of King Midas in Greek mythology? King Midas was a wealthy king. One day he helped a god, Dionysius. Because of his act, the god granted the king's request. King Midas asked that everything he touched would turn into gold. His request was granted and everything he touched immediately turned into gold. However, King Midas eventually regretted his wish because accidentally his beloved daughter turned into a gold statue when touched by his hand. His greed for wealth turned out to bring disaster in his life. Agur the son of Jake wrote an important wisdom regarding wealth in human life in Proverbs. He prayed that God would not give him wealth and poverty. The reason he stated is so that he would not deny God in times of plenty or steal and disgrace the name of God in times of scarcity. In other words, he prayed to be given sufficiency in his life and to learn to be grateful for every blessing he received from God. Being grateful and learning to be content with all of God's blessings is something important for every child of God. Isn't it in the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught, "Give us this day our daily bread" (Matt. 6:11)? Furthermore, we are reminded, "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'" (Heb. 13:5). Start and learn to be grateful and content with all the blessings that the Lord has given in our lives. --DSK/www.renunganharian.net

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BEGIN THE DAY WITH THANKSGIVING AND LEARN TO BE CONTENT WITH ALL HIS GIFTS.

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