Psa. 131 The Secrets To Hapiness

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Jimmy Lau


Life is joyous when we curb our passions. Paul is right: “But godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). Contentment is finding joy in what God has given to us. The tendency for men is to want more. Contentment is an attitude learned from life. Paul says “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” (Philippians 4:12, ESV). Discontentment brings anxieties and unhappiness; contentment results in happiness. Choose contentment.
 
Psalm 131 is a very short psalm but it contains the secret to happiness: 1) Practise humility. 2) Learn contentment. 3) Live in hope.






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