Bible Verses about “contentment”
The Bible contains 20 verses about contentment across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
“Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."”
“Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.”
“Therefore, I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing?”
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
“Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“He said to them, "Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man's life doesn't consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."”
“Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:”
“Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.”
“But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”
“I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.”
“But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
“Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.”
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.”
“But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.”