(Gorham Abbott, “The Family at Home“, 1833)

“A man’s life does not consist in the abundance

of his possessions.” Luke 12:15

“But if we have food and clothing, we will be

content with these.” 1 Timothy 6:8

A little simple food, and plain clothing, and humble

shelter–this is all that man really needs. Outward

things can neither make a man happy or miserable.

Ahab was discontented on a king’s throne.

Paul and Silas were happy in a dungeon.

Nature is content with little;

grace is content with less.

Luxury is seldom satisfied;

lust is never satisfied.

If we have but little in this world, we may content

ourselves with the reflection, that it is safer to have

little than much.

Many have been ruined by prosperity.

Many have gone to hell splendidly clothed, and who

lived each day in luxury!

Very wise was the prayer of Agur, “Give me neither

poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.”

Proverbs 30:8

Christians should be content, because time is short;

and if time is short, trouble cannot be long! “Weeping

may endure for a night–but joy comes in the morning!”

These light afflictions are but for a moment–and then

comes an eternal weight of glory!

The Christian is traveling down a rough and dirty piece of road; but

he is going home–to his glorious heavenly home!

This is the true secret of finding happiness in a

miserable world.

Grace Gems (choice electronic books, sermons & quotes)

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