Being Content
"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Timothy 6:6) Contentment is a rare virtue in a world that constantly pushes for more—more wealth, success, and possessions. In 1 Timothy 6:6, St. Paul teaches that "godliness with contentment is great gain," emphasizing that true satisfaction comes from material wealth and a deep relationship with God. Contentment is not complacency but trust in God’s provision, allowing believers to find peace in every circumstance. The Bible presents many examples of contentment. Job, despite losing everything, remained faithful to God, declaring, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). St. Paul himself, despite suffering imprisonment, declared, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (Philippians 4:11). These examples reveal that contentment is not dependent on external conditions but on faith and trust in God. Discontentment often stems from compa...