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If we are to say no to covetousness, we must learn to say yes to contentment. This involves learning to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5). Much of our discontentment may be traced to expectations that are essentially selfish and more often than not completely unrealistic.

Alistair Begg

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Alistair Begg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: May 22
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