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4:11 Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.
I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.
Popularity and praise can be far more dangerous for the Christian than
persecution. They can turn us away from God without our even being aware of
it, making us like those in Jesus' day who "loved the praise of men more
than the praise of God" (John 12:43).
Unfortunately, it is easy when all goes well to lose our perspective.
Instead, we must learn like Paul to be content in whatever state we find
ourselves.
The important thing is to have one consuming passion: to please Christ.
Then, whatever happens, we know He has permitted it to take place to teach
us and to perfect us for His service. He will enrich our circumstances, be
they pleasant or disagreeable, by His presence with us.
Ask God to keep you from worrying about what others think, and to be content
with whatever He sends your way. All the tomorrows of our lives have to
pass Him before they get to us!
Billy Graham.....Hope for Each Day
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