Contentment

Over the last few weeks we have been studying the idea of Contentment. The dictionary definition of contentment is - "the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind”. 

What is your definition of contentment? Everyone probably has a different idea of what would make a person content but the Word of God lays it out pretty clearly in I Timothy 6:6-8 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. -7- For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. -8- And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

The scriptures make it clear that our standard of being content should be do I have food and clothing? If yes, then I have all I really NEED! We know as Christians that our contentment also comes from our Salvation through Jesus Christ! As the passage continues on in I Timothy 6 we see this thought of contentment and what we should seek after in life dealt with thoroughly.

Let’s take a look! 1Timothy 6:9-12 - But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. -10- For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. -11- But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. -12- Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

You see, following after the riches in this life to find contentment will only bring “temptation and a snare” which will ultimately lead to “hurtful lusts” and “destruction and perdition”. These may seem like harsh words but remember they are given to warn us of the truth! 

So, what are you seeking today to bring satisfaction? If you are looking to anyone or anything other than your Personal Relationship with the Lord and His Will for your life, you are following a path that will not lead to true contentment. Let me encourage you to evaluate your life honestly and make any adjustments necessary to align your life with God’s standard of contentment.