Seven days learning contentment—freedom from comparison, greed, and the lie that the next thing will finally be enough.
Content in Christ (7 days)
Seven days learning contentment—freedom from comparison, greed, and the lie that the next thing will finally be enough.
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Day 1: Godliness with contentment
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.
The world sells discontent as ambition. PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More calls contentment great gain.
“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”
What “enough” line keeps moving for you?
Practice: Thank God for food, covering, and one non-negotiable mercy. Lord, teach me godliness with contentment. Amen.