Covetousness, self-reliance, and envy can rob us of gratitude and contentedness. So much of our world programs us to feel restless, entitled, and discontent regarding our possessions, how we look, our work, and our relationships. Have you ever asked yourself, “How much is enough?” Taking his cue from the Apostle Paul, John Cortright shares the secret of being content: recognizing that what God has done through Christ is already enough. In the end, Cortright concludes based on Psalm 73, that God is his chief good, his portion, his refuge, therefore, come what may, God is enough!
Psalm 73.25-28
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.My flesh and my heart may fail,
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;
You put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord GOD my refuge,
That I may tell of all your works.
Notes:
- More podcasts with John Cortright on Restitutio
- Living Hope sermon archive for John Cortright
- Listen to Off Script 6: Consumerism
- Check out Off Script 24: Worshiping Money
- Intro music: “District Four” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.
After listening to this message I found some verses in Isaiah 44: 9-20 which I felt were relevant to me.
After I have used my income for food and clothing what do I do with the rest? Do I carve an idol and worship what remains? If so, my eyes will be shut so I cannot see and my heart, so I cannot understand. I am deluded and cannot deliver myself. God is truly enough! Thanks to John for this message and Sean et al for making this content available online.