7 Bible Verses about Contentment
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Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
Each person should remain in the [same] state he was in when he was called [by God].
Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."
But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.
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Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
Contentment » Being content with what you have
Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
For we did not bring anything into the world, and we cannot take anything out of it either. But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.
Contentment » The wicked want
Contentment » With Godliness is great gain
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » In their respective callings
Each person should remain in the [same] state he was in when he was called [by God].
Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai
Contentment » Exemplified » Agur
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With food and raiment
But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.
Contentment » Godliness with contentment
But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With what things they have
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
Contentment » Instances of » Barzillai, in refusing to go with david to jerusalem
Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite
Contentment » God's promises should lead to
Keep your lives free from the love of money [and be] content with what you have, because God [Himself] has said [Deut. 31:6], "By no means will I [ever] desert you or give up on you."
Contentment » Exemplified » David
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With appointed wages
Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."