Thematic Bible: Contentment, the duty of


Thematic Bible



And men of the army put questions to him, saying, And what have we to do? And he said to them, Do no violent acts to any man, and do not take anything without right, and let your payment be enough for you. Verse ConceptsAggressionGreed, Believers' Response ToOccupationsSatisfactionServants, BadSoldiersWagesWitnesses, FalseContentmentFalse AccusationsEmployersAvoiding ViolenceFalse WaysDo Not StealOne's DeedsBeing Content


But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself. Verse ConceptsLearningResentment, Against PeopleSuffering, Encouragements InContentmentComplaintsShortagesCircumstancesAbasementRespectBeing Content



But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough. Verse ConceptsNeedContentmentFood Is FittingBeing Contentshelter

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain