+I. Is quick to see the needs of God's servants and of the cause in
which they faithfully labour.+
+II. Eagerly watches every opportunity for supplying those needs.+
+III. Is a matter of exalted joy to those who fully appreciate both
the supply and the motive that prompted it.+
Vers. 11, 12. _Tendency of Christian Principles to produce True
Contentment._
+I. Christianity takes away the natural causes of
discontent.+--1. _Pride._ 2. _Self-preference._ 3. _Covetousness._
+II. Christianity furnishes powerful motives for the exercise of a
contented mind.+--1. _The disciples of Christ are under the strongest
obligations to walk in the footsteps of their Divine Master._
2. _True Christians are firmly convinced that their lot is chosen for
them by their blessed Lord and Master._ 3. _It is chosen for them in
infinite love and mercy to their souls.--E. Cooper._