chapter 6 Never Enough

Chapter  6- Never Enough

The past few chapters we have been looking at ‘how we learn contentment’. Now we begin to look at barriers which keep us from experiencing contentment. 

1. greed- that for which she longs gradually becomes that to which she belongs.  Look at this disgusting picture of the ‘leech and its two suckers that cry out, MORE,MORE!’ 

1. visual stimulation is a strategy that advertisers use to get us to wan.
2. p.90 need must be created, discontent stirred up. -----the now gratification.
3. p.91 Sadly greed is a downward spiral that leads to envy. Envy leads to debt. All lead to discontent.

1. What’s wrong with irresistible deals? Linda says,‘whether it is an inexpensive treasure or designer creation the issue is the same. Greed! We crave!!! p.92.
2. Ultimately, greed shows WE ARE DISCONTENT with what God has given.  We no longer trust what God has given, that He knows best and that He will supply all our needs.
3. How do I keep my heart centered on God?  THANKFULNESS for what He has given and what He gives.
4. keeping God’s perspective in our hearts.  Heb 13.5, Ps 119:14, question 1 and 2. I Chron 29:11-14.  Everything is the Lord’s.  What does this mean to you, PERSONALLY??   Do you believe God is the blessed controller of all things? p.93. James 16-17.
5. What do you think about the statement- Heart attitude is the issue. p. 93?  ps 62:10..... if your wealth increases don’t make it the center of your life. Math 6:19-21 says .... where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Do you believe as Heb 13:5 that God says...’ I will never leave you or forsake you.’ 
6. p. 95- God’s standards summarized.  What is God’s standard for Christians?----live on less so you can give to the Kingdom of God.
7. My responsibility is to search my heart ( p.97).  Do I covet or am I content, thankful?
8. p. 101. Happiness is getting what we want, contentment is wanting what we get. Question 9, p.229.  What steps can you take to combat ‘seasonal overspending’?