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The Contentment and Present Duty Check

Be thankful. Be honest about what is needed.

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Companion to Teach Christian Contentment Without Asking a Child to Deny a Real Need.

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01Read Paul’s setting

Do not detach strength from the context.

02Distinguish the request

Necessary care belongs to adults.

03Use what is present

Gratitude can remain specific and honest.

04Review the next duty

Future wishes are not promises from the verse.