"And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp." [Num 11:1] In this world, men love to complain. Whether it is for the weather, …
Tag: contentment
Wealthy According to God’s Kingdom
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." [1 Tim 6:6-7] Presently, in this world, profit, success, and gain are measured through tangible means. The more goods you have acquired, the more salary you procure, the more land or space …
Content with God’s Placement
We should be content with where God has put us in the body of Christ. And we should be content with where He has put us in life. Contentment with our placement in these two areas is very important, and is godly. It is the mark of a mature and growing Christian, who does "all …
Never Hungry
"The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek The LORD shall not want any good thing." [Psa 34:10] Even the mighty lions, strong and wild, hunger. Those ferocious hunting machines hunger and thirst. Even they, with all their prowess, with all their might, with all their keen, yes even they hunger. …
Fear Brings Contentment
Consider this short passage from Psalms 34, "O fear The LORD, ye His saints: for there is not want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek The LORD shall not want any good thing." [Psa 34:9-10] Those who fear The LORD will not suffer need, …
The Mystery of Contentment
Paul uses an interesting word in Philippians 4:12. The KJV translates it as "instructed." The word means to be initiated into the mysteries, to be initiated into a secret previously veiled. But just what kind of mystery is Paul talking about? He's not speaking of some sort of special knowledge, nor some progressive thinking, nor …