Defined as ... Realizing that my true happiness does not depend on material conditions or mental satisfaction but only on God.
“A man with a glass that is half empty should always be thankful that it is half full. Yet, It doesn't matter if the glass is half empty or half full. Be grateful that you have a glass, and there is something in it.”
~ Author Unknown ~
“True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.”
~ Oscar Wilde ~
“The grass is greenest where you water it.”
~ Author Unknown ~
1. Certain Rich Man
(Luke 12:15-31)
2. Elisha’s servant Gehazi
(2 Kings 5:15-27)
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“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
1 Timothy 6:6-8
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11
“Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.”
Job 1:21-22
“… be content with your wages.”
Luke 3:14