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Finding satisfaction in God
Contentment is a secret that must be learned. The world constantly tells us we need more, but true satisfaction is found in Christ alone. Paul learned to be content in all circumstances, whether in plenty or want. These verses teach us the art of contentment and the freedom it brings to our souls.
"Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."Read full explanation
"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."Read full explanation
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."Read full explanation
"Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:"Read full explanation
"Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit."Read full explanation
"Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?"Read full explanation
"A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked."Read full explanation
"For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."Read full explanation
"Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith."Read full explanation
"The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot."Read full explanation
"The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage."Read full explanation
"Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee."Read full explanation
"And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."Read full explanation