Being Content

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. — read the full passage →

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say? — read the full passage →

The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.

The Spirit of Yahweh will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. — read the full passage →

He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. — read the full passage →

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. — read the full passage →

Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

Yahweh says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”

If they listen and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

“Two things I have asked of you; don’t deny me before I die: — read the full passage →

When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

A glad heart makes a cheerful face; but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made.

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. — read the full passage →

Even to this present hour we hunger, thirst, are naked, are beaten, and have no certain dwelling place.

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

Moses was content to dwell with the man. He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is at hand.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

He who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?

Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! — read the full passage →

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed. — read the full passage →

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. — read the full passage →

An oracle is within my heart about the disobedience of the wicked: “There is no fear of God before his eyes.” — read the full passage →

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

He said to him, “Say now to her, ‘Behold, you have cared for us with all this care. What is to be done for you? Would you like to be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.”

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. — read the full passage →

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, — read the full passage →

seeing it is God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

‘For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away from him. — read the full passage →

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? — read the full passage →

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Is the seed yet in the barn? Yes, the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree haven’t produced. From this day will I bless you.’”

That same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, in the fifth month, Hananiah the son of Azzur, the prophet, who was of Gibeon, spoke to me in Yahweh’s house, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying, — read the full passage →

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — read the full passage →

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

“Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed. — read the full passage →

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. — read the full passage →

in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, and in cold and nakedness.

therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden.” — read the full passage →

Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy. — read the full passage →

For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn’t in vain, — read the full passage →

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish’s belly. — read the full passage →