Scripture: Jas. 4:1-4, 2 Sam. 12:8, Mic. 6:8, Phil. 3:18-19, 1 Tim. 6:6-10, Jas. 4:7-10

Main Points:

1. Want Is the Enemy of God (and God’s people): Want is a simple idea, but it has a major

impact on our lives. Our level of want is directly tied to our belief in God’s sufficiency.

2. Contentment Is the Only True Wealth: Contentment must precede gain, because it will not

follow it. We fool ourselves if we think that the satisfaction of our wants will bring us joy.

3. The Only Way Up Is Down: We are not here to have our every want satisfied. We will only

find contentment when we are fully surrendered to Jesus and accept his provision and

blessing with gratitude.