God bless you, we begin by saying that the doctrine of contentment is not imposed by man, rather, it is God through his Word that makes clear the steps to achieve it. That is why today we present you with a list of Bible Verses about Contentment.
Contentment biblical meaning
The definition of contentment from a Biblical perspective is: “An interior satisfaction that does not require changes in external circumstances”, we add to it this Biblical quote: “… I do not say it because I have a shortage, because I have learned to be content, whatever my situation. . » Philippians 4:11
Bible Verses on Contentment
Philippians 4:12 | NIV
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
1 Timothy 6:7-8 | NIV
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Hebrews 13:5 | NIV
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
1 Timothy 6:6 | NIV
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Philippians 4:11 | NIV
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
2 Corinthians 12:10 | NIV
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Romans 12:16 | NIV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Matthew 6:25 | NIV
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
Luke 12:15 | NIV
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Proverbs 16:8 | NIV
Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.
Luke 12:22b-23 | NIV
Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
John 14:8 | NIV
Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”
Job 1:20-21 | NIV
At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will depart.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;
may the name of the Lord be praised.”
Undoubtedly, one of the most powerful phrases in faith that a Christian could say in the midst of difficulties would be: «I have learned to be content,» in that way we would show that being in God, any struggle tastes good for us. We hope that these texts of piety and contentment will be a blessing to you. We also have a section with the best phrases of contentment.
If you’ve ever wondered, what does the Bible say about contentment? Well, today through biblical texts we have shown what God says about this subject, any questions you can comment on the part below and we will gladly solve it. Remember every day we are learning to be content no matter how difficult it is.