The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
by Jeremiah Burroughs | Book Summary
Author: Jeremiah Burroughs
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Christian contentment is an art, a great mystery, and a life-long discipline. It is finding sufficiency, not in ourselves, but through satisfaction in Christ alone and the inner working of the Holy Spirit. "Contentment is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to and taking pleasure in God's disposal in every condition." (p. 40) Christian contentment is indeed a rare jewel. What is true peace, and how does the believer attain it? The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment answers precisely that while warning of the sins of discontent and distrust rooted in our hearts. |
Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646), graduated with an M.A. in 1624 from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, but left the university due to nonconformity and later became assistant to Edmund Calamy at Bury St. Edmunds. In 1631, he became rector of Tivetshall, Norfolk. Again, Burroughs was suspended in 1636 for nonconformity and left for Rotterdam, where he taught an English congregation for four years.
Returning to England in 1641, Burroughs served as preacher at Stepney and Cripplegate, London. A member of the Westminster Assembly, he opposed the Presbyterian Majority, one of the Five Dissenting Brethren, who placed their names to the Independent manifesto, An Apologeticall Narration.
Burroughs, a prolific writer, penned many works, including An Exposition with Practical Observations on the Prophecy of Hosea, The Evil of Evils: The Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin, and Irenicum: Healing the Divisions Among God's People.
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
by Jeremiah Burroughs
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Jeremiah Burroughs |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth |
| Date | December 1, 1964 (originally published in 1648) |
| Pages | 228 |
Overview:
The Apostle Paul wrote, "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content" (Phi. 4:11). His life spoke to his proficiency in the school of Christ. Hunger or plenty; abundance or need: Paul's soul feasted on God's Word, proving the continual power and growth of godliness, lessons every believer must learn and apply to their own lives so that they, too, may grow in sanctification. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment affords Christians this opportunity.
Christian contentment is an art, a great mystery, and a life-long discipline. It is finding sufficiency, not in ourselves, but through satisfaction in Christ alone and the inner working of the Holy Spirit. "Contentment is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to and taking pleasure in God's disposal in every condition." (p. 40)
Christian contentment is indeed a rare jewel. What is true peace, and how does the believer attain it? The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment answers precisely that while warning of the sins of discontent and distrust rooted in our hearts.
Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646), graduated with an M.A. in 1624 from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, but left the university due to nonconformity and later became assistant to Edmund Calamy at Bury St. Edmunds. In 1631, he became rector of Tivetshall, Norfolk. Again, Burroughs was suspended in 1636 for nonconformity and left for Rotterdam, where he taught an English congregation for four years.
Returning to England in 1641, Burroughs served as preacher at Stepney and Cripplegate, London. A member of the Westminster Assembly, he opposed the Presbyterian Majority, one of the Five Dissenting Brethren, who placed their names to the Independent manifesto, An Apologeticall Narration.
Burroughs, a prolific writer, penned many works, including An Exposition with Practical Observations on the Prophecy of Hosea, The Evil of Evils: The Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin, and Irenicum: Healing the Divisions Among God's People.