1 Timothy 6:8
1 Timothy 6:8
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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Having food and clothing is enough to sustain us in life. In a culture that often defines success by abundance, this passage challenges us to reconsider our priorities. It reminds us that the basics—food, shelter, and clothing—are the essential things we need to live, and anything beyond that is a blessing. Contentment is about recognizing that God provides for our needs, and we can find peace in being grateful for what we have. We live in a world that constantly pushes us to want more, but true fulfillment is found in recognizing that God's provision is sufficient. When we focus on contentment in the basics, we are freed from the endless pursuit of more. In doing so, we make room for a life that is focused on what truly matters—our relationship with God, our loved ones, and the peace that comes from trusting in His provision.
Proverbs 11:4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Philippians 4:11
I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 30:8
Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me.