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Counseling the Discontent: Lessons from the Puritans

Topics: Emotions

Ecclesiastes warns of the vanity of worldly pursuits, and Scripture calls us to find true contentment in God’s provision. As Paul writes in Philippians 4:11, contentment is something we must learn, regardless of our circumstances. This session will explore the biblical foundations of contentment and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives. Drawing from the rich insights of the Puritans, particularly Thomas Watson and Jeremiah Burroughs, we will examine how their writings deepen our understanding of contentment and provide practical applications for both personal growth and counseling.

Author

  • Don Roy is the Training Center Director for IBCD. He holds a DMin in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is an ACBC Fellow. He also serves with Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide as the country coordinator for Madagascar and is a Senior Advisor for Fallen Soldiers March. He has been married to Elizabeth for 45 years and they have 10 children and 19 grandchildren.

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