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NASB | Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. |
Bible Question:
What is blocking us from God's love? What is preventing us from having an abundant life? |
Bible Answer: Hello Susan, Welcome to the Forum, To my understanding, the Scripture doesn't teach that we have "abundant life" but rather "life" and through Christ, "life more abundantly". John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. KJV We have to be careful in how we understand the words. You might say it's just semantics, but it's really more than that. My understanding of "life more abundantly" speaks first of eternal life. It is true also that our life on earth, after our conversion, is much more abundant. The peace and assurance of knowing God personally is the best example in my opinion. Others too might argue that this "life more abundantly" includes (some even argue refers to) material things. This teaching, however, is contrary to the contextual teaching of Scripture. Of course God does bless some with material possessions, and so does the world and it's ruler lavish material goods on the unsaved. The Scriptures also teach that the Lord blesses the righteous and the unrighteous with material needs (Matt 5:45) With some, it's difficult if not impossible to know which camp they call home. A very good example of one who had life more abundantly after being saved is that of the Apostle Paul. Materially it is plain that he was basically poor and living hand-to-mouth. Spiritually, his abundant wealth has reached for nearly two thousand years and counting. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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