The Paul Tripp Podcast 1011. How Can I Be Both Content and Dissatisfied? | Ask Paul Tripp
Jan 2, 2026
Discover how contentment and ambition can coexist in your life. Paul Tripp tackles a listener's question about balancing biblical contentment with the drive for hard work and growth. He explores the concepts of divine blessing, calling, and stewardship, emphasizing that all good gifts come from God. Paul encourages working diligently with what you’ve been given while recognizing it all belongs to Him. He beautifully illustrates being satisfied in Christ yet feeling a holy dissatisfaction to serve until our work is complete.
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Everything Is A Divine Blessing
- Paul Tripp reframes possessions and gifts as divine blessings, not personal achievements.
- Viewing life as received from God shifts credit to Him and humbles our use of resources.
Work To Increase What God Entrusted
- Work diligently to increase what God has given you for His glory, not personal fame or wealth.
- Build and pass on an inheritance to future generations as faithful stewardship.
Giving Credit When Tipping
- Paul Tripp shares a habit of saying God blessed him when giving big tips at restaurants.
- This habit models giving credit to God for success and passing blessings forward.