Thematic Bible: Contentment, the duty of


Thematic Bible



The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Do violence to no man: neither trouble any man wrongfully: But be content with your wages." Verse ConceptsAggressionGreed, Believers' Response ToOccupationsSatisfactionServants, BadSoldiersWagesWitnesses, FalseContentmentFalse AccusationsEmployersAvoiding ViolenceFalse WaysDo Not StealOne's DeedsBeing Content


I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content. Verse ConceptsLearningResentment, Against PeopleSuffering, Encouragements InContentmentComplaintsShortagesCircumstancesAbasementRespectBeing Content


Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath. Verse Conceptsdiscipleship, benefits ofProfitsValuesContentmentTrue GainBeing Contentpiety

When we have food and raiment, let us therewith be content. Verse ConceptsNeedContentmentFood Is FittingBeing Contentshelter