Here is part 2 of this great series on contentment and how we become discontented by comparing our lives to others from Elihu at Elihu’s Corner
In the previous post, I talked about the disease I termed “why-me-itis” which is caused by a lack of essential spiritual nutrients. The first and most foundational of these nutrients is contentment.
Our high-powered culture tells us that if we apply ourselves and work hard, we can have the American Dream—2 (or more) new cars, a fancy-schmancy house in a good neighborhood, highly talented children, a fat 401(k) and all the latest and greatest toys. If you fall short of this dream, the unspoken assumption is that you are unmotivated and lazy. You should have more, you deserve more, you need more.
America has drawn people from all over the world with the prospect of gain through persistence. Stories abound of men and women who began with nothing and proceeded to build financial empires (all through their own blood, sweat, tears, and fierce motivation, of course)………Read the rest of the post here: Comparison Cure #1: Contentment at Elihu’s Corner
Truth in Palmyra 
January 30, 2016 at 18:49
I agree, a really great series of teachings.
As the word says – those who compare themselves among themselves are not wise.
One would think that’s only common sense, yet we all compare ourselves to each other in some area.
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January 30, 2016 at 19:32
Yes, I am really liking the series. And yes, we all do compare, all of the time. I suppose not all comparisons are bad. I compare myself to the more mature men I know in church, and try to emulate them. I suppose that is good comparing. And thanks for picking up the slack over at IBs place, we had a function at the church. The kids fed us all and put on a little play called “The Heavenly Express.” Great message in it, too.
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January 31, 2016 at 06:48
That’s a great way to spend any evening (being fed and entertained with a great message). a bit hard to top that.
[I just want posters to see jz’s wrong-questions for what they are and not be ensnared by answering them.
The right answer to a wrong-question will always be wrong.
They’re posing a question that already has ‘their’ understanding of the answer – that’s a terrible question.
What exactly are they asking; because to truly answer, one must first refute their error before answering. A waste of time. If they were truly interested in question & answer in order to learn anything, they’d leave ‘their answer’ out of the question. This was what Jesus had to deal with… stupid mankind, thinking *they* can trap Him.]
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January 31, 2016 at 07:11
Oh, this was a great message too. Well, it was just THE message. But the fact that the kids delivered it, understood it, and believed it is what made it so great. And before and after two of them gave great devotionals. Actually, they gave mini sermons LOL. That was the best part, to see young folks boldly proclaim a message of repentance and salvation to people so much older. That was really gutsy.
As far as the other….sigh. Probably good move changing the word stupid, but I have used it myself. We are just humans, my friend, and we talk like humans.
Hope your day on The Lord is good.
We are doing something new today. I finally talked the preacher into letting the sound guy video the services, so if I can figure it out, want to start posting them on Sundays. Look at me enter the 21st century!
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January 31, 2016 at 07:16
It’s great to start getting pride out of the way early (especially when speaking publicly) when you. As you know, it (pride) permeates all other areas of our lives… so conquering one area and moving on to the next is a blessing.
LOL..21st century watch out!
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January 31, 2016 at 07:52
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January 31, 2016 at 06:50
okay… change stupid to *silly and prideful*…
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January 30, 2016 at 18:53
That was fabulous, Wally. Thanks for linking to it. Really good words.
That’s also a picture of my lemon and ginger root tea! Add some honey and it will cure whatever ails you. Good stuff, seriously, just a bit spicy, but really good for colds, morning sickness, blood pressure, you name it. 😉
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January 30, 2016 at 19:34
Ha, I do something similar, only no ginger root. We use bourbon and call it a Toddy lol. Even a Baptist can do that if it’s medicine.
But, agreed, this is a great series of posts Elihu is doing.
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January 31, 2016 at 22:34
Thanks for sharing this!
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February 1, 2016 at 06:49
Most welcome|
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February 2, 2016 at 04:19
good word…gr8 gain
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February 2, 2016 at 05:06
This series by Elihu has been great so far, I agree totally. Thanks for coming by, Bill!
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