There are many paradoxes in the Christian life. Paul speaks of being "unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things" (2 Cor. 6:9, 10). In the same way there is such a thing as contented discontent. We are happy in our work, though we may wish that it were more fruitful; we are happy in our living, though we desire that our lives were more holy. We may be both dissatisfied and satisfied with our lot, our task, our circumstances.
There are many paradoxes in the Christian life. Paul speaks of being "unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things" (2 Cor. 6:9, 10).
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