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I SHALL NOT WANT

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I shall not want -

He is my resource Primary meaning - I lack nothing, nodeficiency

Broader meaning absolute contentment

Sheep,like David is content with God's care

upon him

Sheep needs many things, like

grass,water,shelter,protection from storm

and parasites etc.

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Prosperity theology

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Bible is not teaching prosperity theologyHab.3:17-19

Tribulation is promised Jn.16:33

Jesus Christ became poor for our sake

Can we pray for material blessings?

Eg. Paul's prayer, Lord's blessing

Asking for daily bread. Cp 3Jn.2 prayer for

prosperity and health

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Contentment theology

I shall not want is 'contentment theology'

I have learned,.....to be content Phi.4:11-12

I have all... I am full 4:18

'My God shall supply all your need' not greed 4:19

..be content with such things as ye have.Heb.13:5

1Tim.6:6-8.

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Our attitude towards wealth

The way a person handles money is an

indicator of our relationship with God

2085 verses deals with Money and

wealth,500 on prayer.

Out of 38 parables 16 deals with money

and wealth.

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Material prosperity is not the mark of God's

approval of our life.Eg. Lazarus and rich

man.

God blesses, both wicked and good with

sun and rain. Matt.5:45-48

So God's blessing is not an indicator of our

spiritual state eg.Laodicea and Smyrna

Rev.2:9 and 3:17; water came from the

smitten rock Num.

Be content ...He shall provide Read

Ps.34:10

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Are you content with the

divine provisions?

Israelites murmured against God.Num.11:4-6, in spite of eating Manna Ps.105:37

Am I a fence crawler ? Shepherds some

times break the legs of such once Ps 51:8