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.

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

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. — read the full passage →

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?

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

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 →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

“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 →

Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me; — 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.

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

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 →

This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

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

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

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 →

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

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.

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

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.

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

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

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

Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.

The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.

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 →

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

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

Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;

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.

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

Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

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.”

All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. — read the full passage →

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Then Job arose, and tore his robe, and shaved his head, and fell down on the ground, and worshiped. — read the full passage →

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

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

“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 →

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.

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

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. — read the full passage →

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

I heard, and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones, and I tremble in my place, because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, for the coming up of the people who invade us. — read the full passage →

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

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

It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

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!”

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

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 →

A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Then I commended mirth, because a man has no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be joyful: for that will accompany him in his labor all the days of his life which God has given him under the sun.

Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. — 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 →

Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies.

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

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

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

Go your way—eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works. — read the full passage →

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.

Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; — 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 →

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form.