The Power of Christian Contentment Quotes

“based on favorable earthly circumstances but rather on faith in Christ, they will ask “you for a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet. 3:15). That hope shines most brilliantly when earthly circumstances are darkest, and the rare jewel of Christian contentment is a radiant source of that light.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“Contentment in Christian perspective must never be confused with mere stoicism, proud self-denial, determined self-sufficiency, or condescending aloofness. Rather, it is the product of knowing Christ so well, and trusting him so fully, that the vicissitudes of life, no matter how dire, cannot hold a candle to the joy of steadfastly trusting our heavenly Father. This is a book to savor and reread, and then pass on to others.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“There is more evil [in the habit of murmuring] than you are aware of.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“Contentment keeps you in the fight to the end.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“It is the duty of all Christians to strive after contentment every single day for the rest of their lives on earth. We owe this to Christ. A convicting question stands over all our moments of complaining discontent: Has Christ, crucified and resurrected on your behalf, done enough to make you content today . . . or must he do a little more?”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“While I live, I shall defeat you. And if you kill me, in my death, I shall defeat you even more.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy

“Christian submission “freely submits to” God’s wise and fatherly disposal. Submission involves gladly recognizing God’s fatherly authority to make these kinds of decisions concerning his children. It means to yield, to place ourselves under, to bow down to our majestic God. The opposite of submission is rebellion, the essence of sin. By Christian contentment, we are embracing our role as creatures. Satan arrogantly rebelled in heaven and sought to take God’s throne (Isa. 14:13–14). When Adam rebelled against God, he was following Satan’s path of pride. Our salvation has as its essence bringing rebellious people back under God’s kingly rule. Most of our restless discontent is nothing more than rebellion.”
― Andrew M. Davis, The Power of Christian Contentment: Finding Deeper, Richer Christ-Centered Joy