7 Bible Verses about Contentment

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Philippians 4:11

Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:6

And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!

Luke 3:14

And when some soldiers on active service asked "And we--what are we to do?" he said: "Never use violence, or exact anything by false accusation; and be content with your pay."

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Contentment » Contentment, the duty of

Luke 3:14

And when some soldiers on active service asked "And we--what are we to do?" he said: "Never use violence, or exact anything by false accusation; and be content with your pay."

Philippians 4:11

Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:6

And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!

More verses: 1 Timothy 6:8

Contentment » Being content with what you have

Luke 3:14

And when some soldiers on active service asked "And we--what are we to do?" he said: "Never use violence, or exact anything by false accusation; and be content with your pay."

1 Timothy 6:7-8

For we brought nothing into the world, because we cannot even carry anything out of it. So, with food and shelter, we will be content.

Contentment » The wicked want

Contentment » With Godliness is great gain

1 Timothy 6:6

And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!

Contentment » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 4:11-12

Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances. I know how to face humble circumstances, and I know how to face prosperity. Into all and every human experience I have been initiated--into plenty and hunger, into prosperity and want.

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » In their respective callings

Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai

Contentment » Exemplified » Agur

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With food and raiment

Contentment » Godliness with contentment

1 Timothy 6:6

And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With what things they have

Contentment » Instances of » Barzillai, in refusing to go with david to jerusalem

Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite

Contentment » God's promises should lead to

Contentment » Exemplified » David

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With appointed wages

Luke 3:14

And when some soldiers on active service asked "And we--what are we to do?" he said: "Never use violence, or exact anything by false accusation; and be content with your pay."

Contentment » Instances of » The shunammite, in refusing to make a request of elisha

Contentment » Instances of » Esau, in refusing jacob's present

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