Bible Verses about 'Content'

Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be… Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11	Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. trust dependence contentment
For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:7-8	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. food materialism contentment

But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	But godliness with contentment is great gain. faith joy materialism
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you,” Hebrews 13:5	Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” trust money materialism
Therefore I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in distresses, in persecutions, in difficulties, in behalf of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10	For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. joy strength persecution
A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth invites beatings. Proverbs 18:6	A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. speaking wisdom
One who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor one who loves abundance with its income. This too is futility. Ecclesiastes 5:10	He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. money greed materialism
When good things increase, those who consume them increase. So what is the advantage to their owners except to look at them? Ecclesiastes 5:11	When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? materialism money desires
I know how to get along with little, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Philippians 4:12	I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. contentment food life
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. wisdom anger
Furthermore, as for every person to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also given him the opportunity to enjoy them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. money food work
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21	Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. body sin sexuality