Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that* we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.” vss. 5-8
1 Timothy 6:6-10
That little phrase, “godliness with contentment brings great gain.” is worth remembering and holding close to our hearts. And in case we’re wondering what godliness is, Paul tells us that it’s connected to the pursuit of righteousness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Of course, more attributes could have been added, but this gives a general idea of what a good life is like, and it’s not unattainable! In fact, it’s in the striving that we reach the goal. We all know believers who live like this, and there is one more common denominator they all share–none of them spend their lives chasing after riches. Paul puts it clearly, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil,” and we’ve all seen that story lived out too. From the beginning of life to the end, those who are godly will be content with adequate food and clothing. Now that sounds simplistic, and it probably is. Most of us have interests that extend beyond the basics, and having those desires adds spice to our otherwise mundane lives. But Paul is right! We really don’t need much to be content in this world when our priorities align with our godliness.
Thought for the Day: What is my life like when I am content?
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