Our call to contentedness means we genuinely share in each other’s joy without looking at ourselves and our wants or needs.  In Christ, we have all that we need, even if all else were to be withheld or taken away, and when we get to a place where we are unable and unwilling to rejoice with others’ successes, gifts, or joys, that we also desire, we are ultimately saying that God is not enough.  We are also called to have compassion for others and avoid the dangers of losing patience or being resentful insofar as we do not cross the line of indulging sinful behavior.  The implications of our attitudes toward contentedness and compassion say much about where we are in our walk with Christ, and we must soberly and honestly reflect on where we may fall short.  

 

Scripture: Job 2, Romans 12:15