Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
And the soldiers also asked of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do not forcibly extort anyone, nor accuse any falsely. And be content with your wages.
Let your way of life be without the love of money, and be content with such things as you have, for He has said, "Not at all will I leave you, not at all will I forsake you, never!"
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 according to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Fear » The fear of the lord
The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of Jehovah are true and righteous altogether,
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; I hate pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the wicked mouth.
And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom! And to depart from evil is understanding!
The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he rests satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
By mercy and truth, iniquity is purged, and by the fear of Jehovah men turn away from evil.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them have good understanding; His praise stands forever.
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
The fear of Jehovah prolongs days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
In the fear of Jehovah is strong hope, and His sons shall have a place of refuge. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life to turn aside from the snares of death.
By humility and the fear of Jehovah are riches and honor and life.
Jehovah is exalted, for He dwells on high. He has filled Zion with judgment and righteousness. And He will be the security of your times, and strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of Jehovah is his treasure.
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
The fear of Jehovah tends to life, and he rests satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days be made longer, 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 the wicked, nor shall he make his days longer like a shadow; because he does not fear before God.
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
And He will be the security of your times, and strength of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of Jehovah is his treasure.
Greed/gluttony » Greedy gain with trouble
Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Better is a little with righteousness than great gain without right.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; and loving favor rather than silver or gold.
A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Better is a little with the fear of Jehovah than great treasure and tumult with it.
A little to the righteous is better than the riches of many wicked.
Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.
The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of Jehovah are true and righteous altogether, more to be desired than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
TETH: You have dealt well with Your servant, O Jehovah, according to Your Word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge; for I have believed Your Commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I have kept Your Word. read more.
You are good, and do good; teach me Your Precepts. The proud have forged a lie against me; I will keep Your Commandments with all my heart. Their heart is without feeling, like fat; but I delight in Your Law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, so that I might learn Your Precepts. The Law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
You are good, and do good; teach me Your Precepts. The proud have forged a lie against me; I will keep Your Commandments with all my heart. Their heart is without feeling, like fat; but I delight in Your Law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, so that I might learn Your Precepts. The Law of Your 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, dwell with sense, and find out knowledge of discretions. read more.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; I hate pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the wicked mouth. Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding; I have strength. By me kings reign and princes decree justice. Princes rule by me, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me. Riches and honor are with me; enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and what I give is better than choice silver.
The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; I hate pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the wicked mouth. Counsel and sound wisdom are mine; I am understanding; I have strength. By me kings reign and princes decree justice. Princes rule by me, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. I love those who love me; and those who seek me early shall find me. Riches and honor are with me; enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and what I give is better than choice silver.