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The Classic Prayer Mega Collection gathers sixteen Christian classics on prayer, devotion, guidance, Bible study, and the inner life.

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs is a classic work featuring clear and simple instructions on how to be content as a Christian. Burroughs will teach you that contentment lies in subtraction, not addition; that the workings of Christianity are nothing like what you thought them to be; and that once you have learned the way from Christ's word, you will be able to attain contentment as you never before imagined.

Discovering the happy condition of a self-denying heart, delivered in a treatise upon Hebrews 11:25-26 - Summary by Title Page

Feeling peace in the midst of struggles and disappointments is not something that comes naturally to most. As Christians, however, this state of constant contentment is a waiting gift from God that needs only to be accepted and practiced. Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs explains how to lean into God’s will and live in a way that is unafraid to fight temptation, overcome anxieties, and show God’s love to others.

Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646) was an English Congregationalist and a well-known Puritan preacher. With his book The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment Burroughs seeks to promote peace among believers of various persuasions, and contentment in the hearts of individual believers. He defines contentment as an inward, quiet submission of the heart, which takes pleasure in God's providence in every situation.

Dive into the profound exploration of Earthly-mindedness, where we uncover 1. The essence of Earthly-mindedness. 2. The detrimental effects it can have on our lives. 3. Various signs that may indicate Earthly-mindedness. 4. Compelling reasons we may fall into this mindset. 5. Key considerations to help detach our hearts from material concerns. 6. Practical guidance on liberating ourselves from the chains of Earthly-mindedness. Join us on this enlightening journey toward deeper understanding and freedom.

On the surface, it seems unnecessary to instruct someone to be content in times of prosperity. However, times of prosperity and abundance provide some of the strongest temptations to pull our hearts away from God. Jeremiah Burroughs was keenly aware that the riches of this world compete for our affections and challenge our contentment in Christ.