Command to Contentment in Christ

Paul uses his closing expression of thanks for the Philippians' generous gift as an opportunity to encourage them to be content regardless of the circumstances. Contentment can only be known in Christ and must be learned by walking and growing in Him.

I. Cheered by their Care (v10)
A. Paul’s Excitement
1. Rejoiced in the Lord
2. Rejoiced in the Lord’s People
B. Paul’s Example
1. Command to Unity
2. Command to Rejoice
3. Command to Think Rightly
II.Contentment in his Circumstances (vv11-13)
A. Contentment regardless of Circumstances (11-12)
B. Contentment is Commanded (Heb 13:5; 2 Cor 12:9-10; 1 Tim 6:6-8)
C. Contentment is Cultivated (11-12)
1. Paul learned by experience
2. We learn by experience
3. We learn by obedience
4. We learn when abased and abound
D. Contentment is in Christ (13)