The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Softcover

Burroughs, Jeremiah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478185090 ISBN 13: 9781478185093

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

Discover the secret to lasting peace, even in suffering.
Written nearly 400 years ago, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Puritan preacher Jeremiah Burroughs offers a timeless, soul-strengthening answer to the problem of discontent. In an age of instant gratification and endless striving, Burroughs presents a radically biblical solution: true contentment comes not from getting more, but from desiring less—and aligning our hearts with the perfect will of God.

Unlike modern books that promise happiness through self-empowerment or external change, this classic work dives deep into the heart of the believer. Burroughs shows that lasting joy is rooted in an inner surrender, not outward success. With spiritual clarity and pastoral warmth, he teaches how to face adversity, resist temptation, and find stability in God alone.

A few timeless truths explored within:

• Why contentment is a spiritual discipline—not a personality trait

• How discontent leads to sin, bitterness, and spiritual weakness

• The role of humility, trust, and divine providence in Christian joy

• How to glorify God by embracing your present circumstances

Filled with rich theology, scriptural insight, and practical application, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment remains a spiritual treasure for every generation. Ideal for devotional reading, small groups, or personal growth, this book will challenge and comfort you in your walk with Christ.

“Certainly our contentment does not consist in getting the thing we desire, but in God's fashioning our spirits to our conditions.” —Jeremiah Burroughs

About this title

About the Author

Jeremiah Burroughs (1600-1646) was an English Congregationalist and a well-known Puritan preacher. Burroughs studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and was graduated M.A. in 1624, but left the university because of non-conformity. He was assistant to Edmund Calamy at Bury St. Edmunds, and in 1631 became rector of Tivetshall, Norfolk. He was suspended for non-conformity in 1636 and soon afterward deprived, he went toRotterdam (1637) and became "teacher" of the English church there. He returned to England in 1641 and served as preacher at Stepney and Cripplegate, London. He was a member of the Westminster Assembly and one of the few who opposed the Presbyterian majority. While one of the most distinguished of the English Independents, he was one of the most moderate, acting consistently in accordance with the motto on his study door (in Latin and Greek): "Difference of belief and unity of believers are not inconsistent".

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1478185090
• ISBN 13: 9781478185093
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156