About the Book
Book: Being Content God’s Way and the Being Content God’s Way Workbook
Author: Scott LaPierre
Genre: Christian Nonfiction
Release date: May 21, 2024
Philippians 4:12 reveals a profound truth: there is a “secret to learning contentment.” As Paul declares in the next verse, the secret is the strength Christ provides: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Just as a tree’s unseen root system gathers vital resources for the tree, the unseen part of contentment is being “rooted and built up in Christ” (Colossians 2:7).
With Being Content God’s Way, you will…
- learn to “be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5)
- enjoy personal stories and application to daily life
- be equipped to put off covetousness (Colossians 3:5)
- receive biblical answers to common questions
- discover why “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
Contentment is not an elusive concept. Instead, it is a tangible reality within our reach through a relationship with Christ.
About the Workbook
The perfect companion to Being Content God’s Way!
James 1:22 says, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” A common mistake with God’s Word is believing we have done enough by learning without applying. Our responsibility goes much further than simply obtaining information.
This 13-week in-depth Bible study will reinforce the teachings from the book so you can be not just a hearer (or reader) but a doer (or obey-er). You will be given the tools to apply the reading and cement the teachings in your heart.
Inside, you will find:
- Helpful guidelines for deepening your relationship with Christ
- Thoughtful questions for self-reflection
- Insightful observations to help you grow spiritually
The workbook is a 3-month study to help you become rooted and built up in Christ. This great tool is perfect for individual use or group study.
Excerpt
This is why it is terrible to tell people, “If you become a Christian, Jesus will make your life wonderful!” When they experience trials, there are only three possibilities. They will…
- Be upset with you later, believing you lied to them.
- Be angry with Jesus for not making their life perfect like you said He would.
- Think Christianity is untrue because if Jesus were real, He would not have let this happen.
Instead, we should expect trials and tell others to do the same. Peter said, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange was happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). The Greek word for “strange” is xenizō, and it means, “astonished or shocked.” We should not be astonished or shocked by trials, but often, this is how we feel. We ask, “How could this happen to me?” Instead, we should ask, “Because I know trials are part of the Christian life, how can I learn to be content in this situation?”
Fourth, Contentment Is Not the Same as Happiness
Imagine people sitting on a beach, getting a promotion at work, having a child, seeing a long-lost friend, receiving encouraging medical test results, or purchasing something they have always wanted.
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About the Author
Scott LaPierre is a teaching pastor, author, and popular conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. God has blessed Scott and his wife, Katie, with ten children.
Thank you for providing this information about Being Content God’s Way, the book and workbook. I’m praying they help people learn contentment and grow in their relationships with Christ.