About the Book
Book: Being Content God’s Way and the Being Content God’s Way Workbook
Author: Scott LaPierre
Genre: Christian Nonfiction
Release date: May 21, 2024
Philippians 4:12 reveals a profound truth: there is a “secret to learning contentment.” As Paul declares in the next verse, the secret is the strength Christ provides: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Just as a tree’s unseen root system gathers vital resources for the tree, the unseen part of contentment is being “rooted and built up in Christ” (Colossians 2:7).
With Being Content God’s Way, you will…
- learn to “be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5)
- enjoy personal stories and application to daily life
- be equipped to put off covetousness (Colossians 3:5)
- receive biblical answers to common questions
- discover why “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
Contentment is not an elusive concept. Instead, it is a tangible reality within our reach through a relationship with Christ.
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About the Workbook
e perfect companion to Being Content God’s Way!
James 1:22 says, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” A common mistake with God’s Word is believing we have done enough by learning without applying. Our responsibility goes much further than simply obtaining information.
This 13-week in-depth Bible study will reinforce the teachings from the book so you can be not just a hearer (or reader) but a doer (or obey-er). You will be given the tools to apply the reading and cement the teachings in your heart.
Inside, you will find:
- Helpful guidelines for deepening your relationship with Christ
- Thoughtful questions for self-reflection
- Insightful observations to help you grow spiritually
The workbook is a 3-month study to help you become rooted and built up in Christ. This great tool is perfect for individual use or group study.
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Book Review
This book is an incredible reminder of who we are without God, and who we can be with God. It reminds us of what we have without God and what we do have with God. This book and it’s workbook opened my eyes to what contentment (and in turn, covetousness) really is and how we can only receive true contentment through God.
There was a lot of conviction going through this book. LaPierre first discuss covetousness, giving current and Biblical examples to help support his teachings. He then, using the same strategy, discusses the opposite of covetousness–contentment.
Reading this book was an incredibly humbling experience. I highly recommend pairing it with the workbook too. While I found some of the questions in the workbook to be repetitive, the questions helped me to dig deeper and really reflect.
Overall, I would recommend this book for your own personal reflection or for a small group book study.
I had received a copy of the book as part of the Celebrate Lit Blogging Team and was required to give an honest review.
About the Author
Scott LaPierre is a teaching pastor, author, and popular conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. God has blessed Scott and his wife, Katie, with ten children.
More from Scott
We all want to be content, but should you trust what I, Scott LaPierre, have to say about this topic? Yes, for these three reasons…
First and foremost, I am not asking you to trust me but God. My book is not simply a collection of my thoughts and opinions but God’s words revealed in Scripture, which is why the book is filled with so many verses. God knows how we can be content and overcome covetousness. I want readers to understand what He says about these topics.
Second, I have preached extensively on contentment and covetousness to the church I serve. The sermons involved hundreds of hours of Bible study, which I used to write Being Content God’s Way.
Third, much of the counseling I perform is related to contentment and covetousness. When couples come for marriage counseling, they want to see their spouse change. More often, I help them be content with each other. When people have financial problems, I help them overcome covetousness to be better savers and givers. In other words, I have experience assisting people to become content.
I poured my heart into the book and workbook because I am passionate about this area of Scripture and life. I am convinced that applying the biblical principles can change your life.
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Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Scott is giving away the grand prize of a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book and workbook!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Thank you for the review
Wonderful review, thank you for sharing.
Sounds like a great read. Thanks for sharing the review.
This should be a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.