Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
And men who were soldiers also questioned him, saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.
The Way of life is to be without love of money, being content with the things that are present, for he has said, I will, no, not leave thee, and also, I will, no, not forsake thee.
Verse Concepts
Abandoning FriendsAbandonmentMidlife CrisisBad CounselCovetingBad ChildrenAdultsBad AttitudeAssurance, basis ofBecoming A ChristianBeing A KidBeing In DebtTrusting In God's PresenceGreed, Believers' Response ToMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Attitudes ToPersecution, Attitudes ToResentment, Against PeopleSatisfactionStress
Temptation, Universality OfContentmentHelp From GodLonelinessMaterialismMoneyDiscontentGod's ProvisionEternal SecurityAvoiding EvilGod Not ForsakingLoving MoneyNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredA Tough Break UpMillionaire MentalityCovetousnessJesus Being With YouFinancesBeing Contentfree
Not that I speak regarding need, for I have learned in what things I am to be content.
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
But piety with contentment is great gain,
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of LORD is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of LORD are true, [and] righteous altogether.
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
The fear of LORD is the beginning of knowledge. The foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
The fear of LORD is to hate evil. Pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.
And to man he said, Behold, the fear of LORD, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.
The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.
By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of LORD men depart from evil.
The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and all who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding.
The fear of LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
In the fear of LORD is strong confidence, and his sons shall have a place of refuge. The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
The reward of humility [and] the fear of LORD [is] riches and honor and life.
LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of LORD is thy treasure.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
The fear of LORD is life to a man, and he shall abide satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and prolongs his [days], yet surely I know that it shall be well with those who fear God, who fear before him. But it shall not be well with a wicked man, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow, because he did not fear before God.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
And there shall be stability in thy times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of LORD is thy treasure.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little, with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little, with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.
A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.
A [good] name is better than precious oil, and the day of death, than the day of birth.
Better is little with the fear of LORD, than great treasure and trouble with it.
Better is a little that the righteous man has than the abundance of many wicked men.
Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
The fear of LORD is clean, enduring forever. The ordinances of LORD are true, [and] righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold. Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.
Thou have dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according to thy word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I have believed in thy commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I observe thy word. read more.
Thou are good, and do good. Teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me. With my whole heart I will keep thy precepts. Their heart is as fat as grease, but I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Thou are good, and do good. Teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me. With my whole heart I will keep thy precepts. Their heart is as fat as grease, but I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling, and find out knowledge [and] discretion. read more.
The fear of LORD is to hate evil. Pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge. I am understanding, I have might. By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. By me rulers rule, and ranking men, [even] all the judges of the earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Riches and honor are with me, durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold, and my revenue than choice silver.
The fear of LORD is to hate evil. Pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge. I am understanding, I have might. By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. By me rulers rule, and ranking men, [even] all the judges of the earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me. Riches and honor are with me, durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold, and my revenue than choice silver.