Hebrews 13:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Conversation

And be

General references

Matthew 6:19

Luke 12:31

1 Timothy 6:8

Bible References

Conversation

"And that which fell upon thorns is those who have heard, but as they go on their way of word is choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of life; so they bring no fruit of perfection.

And to the people he said, "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses."

"No one can be a household servants to two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will cling to the one and despise the other. You cannot be the slave of God and of Mammon."

They were overflowing with every kind of iniquity, depravity, greed, and malice. They were full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and malignity.

But what I wrote was that you were not to associate with any so-called brother who is immoral, or avaricious, or idolatrous, or abusive, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. No, with such persons do not even sit at table.

or thieves, or avaricious men, or drunkards, or foul-mouthed men, or extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

As for sexual vice and every kind of impurity or lust, it is unbecoming for you as Christians even to mention them;

So slay your baser inclinations. fornication, impurity, appetite, unnatural desires, and the greed which is idolatry.

no drinker or brawler; but forbearing, peaceable, and no money-lover;

Those who desire to be rich fall into the snares of temptation and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

In their covetousness, with cunning words, they will make merchandise of you; those whose doom has not been idle from of old, and whose destruction has not been slumbering.

Alas for them! They have walked in the path of Cain; for the sake of gain they have rushed headlong into Balaam's error, and have perished in Koran's rebellion.

And be

"For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious about your life, inquiring what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor yet for your body, inquiring what you shall wear. Is not your life more than its food, and your body than its clothing?

The soldiers also repeatedly questioned him, saying, "And we, what shall we do?" "Do not intimidate any one," he replied, "nor lay false charges, and be content with your pay."

Not that I speak as if I were in want, for at least have learned how to be content, whatever happens.

Now godliness with contentment is truly gainful;

General references

"Store up for yourselves no treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;

"But seek his kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.

So if we have food and shelter, let us be content with that.