Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
And persons engaged in military service also asked him saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Oppress no one, nor accuse falsely, and be satisfied with your pay.
Let your conversation be without love of money, satisfied with your present circumstances; for he has said, I will not leave thee, neither will I 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 as regards privation, for as to me I have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
But piety with contentment is great gain.
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of Jehovah are truth, they are righteous altogether:
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate.
And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his precepts: his praise abideth for ever.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah is riches, and honour, and life.
Jehovah is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness; and he shall be the stability of thy times, the riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah shall be your treasure.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his days, yet I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, because they fear before him; but it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days as a shadow, because he feareth not before God.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
and he shall be the stability of thy times, the riches of salvation, wisdom and knowledge: the fear of Jehovah shall be your treasure.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; loving favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith.
The little that the righteous hath is better than the abundance of many wicked;
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of Jehovah are truth, they are righteous altogether: They are more precious than gold, yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb.
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word. Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy word. read more.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with my whole heart. Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. The law of thy mouth is better unto 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 equal to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection. read more.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength. By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees; by me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.