Contentment

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 →

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.”

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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

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.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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

Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

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?

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 →

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — 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.”

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

You lust, and don’t have. You kill, covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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

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

Brothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God.

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.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

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. — read the full passage →

Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

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

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, — 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 →

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 →

But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity. — read the full passage →

Let each man stay in that calling in which he was called.

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 →

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.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!”

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

Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.

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 →

When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe. — read the full passage →

One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” — read the full passage →

We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ — 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 →