7“You shall have no other gods before me. Read ChapterAll Versions Philippians 2:14 14Do everything without grumbling or arguing, Read ChapterAll Versions 1 Timothy 6:6 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. Read ChapterAll Versions...
This is why God is starting off the above verse by stating that you are not to covet what other people may have that you do not have. Remember – what your neighbor may have that you do not have will not be going with them once they die and cross over to the other side. 2. Be ...
“Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought noting into the world and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these will be content”(1 Timothy 6:6-10). Christian contentment is fueled both by the constant...
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into te...
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and ...
"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1Timothy 6:6). "Godliness and contentment are indeed rare gems, but since they can only be found inseparably combined, they are the rarest of gem to be found in man. 'Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world...
"But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]." Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart...
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” This verse reminds us that God’s peace surpasses all human understanding and brings a deep sense of tranquility to our lives. Just as joy brings happiness and contentment, ...
Coveting will also make you miserable. No matter what you have, you’ll always want more of someone else’s money, looks, friends, family, etc. As noted in the 1 Timothy passage, godliness with contentment is great gain. This is why gratitude is a “parent” virtue, in that it breeds...
Next Steps to Begin Building a Legacy If you don’t already, spend time in God’s word to see what else He says about generosity, planning, andfamily. Begin learning and practicingcontentment. You can’t build a legacy if you’re trying to keep up with the Joneses!