Contentment

Enough in Him.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: αὐτάρκεια (autarkeia)

Reference: 1 Timothy 6:6

Meaning: Sufficiency, satisfaction, contentment.

Paul says 'godliness with contentment is great gain' — pointing to the richness of a life satisfied in God rather than in possessions.

Contentment is not complacency — it is confidence. It is resting in God’s goodness, trusting His provision, and finding peace in His presence.

The world says contentment comes from having more. Scripture says it comes from trusting more — in God, not in possessions.

Paul wrote from prison: “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Contentment is learned, not automatic, and it grows as we see Christ as our treasure.

Contentment in Christ Alone

Paul declares, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Contentment comes not from circumstances but from Christ’s strength.

Contentment Versus Greed

Hebrews warns: “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you’” (Hebrews 13:5).

Contentment rests not in having all we want, but in knowing we have all we need in Him.

The Secret of Contentment

Contentment is a discipline of trust. It sees God’s hand in both abundance and lack, and confesses with David: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1).

Scripture References

Contentment is not found in changing circumstances, but in a changeless God. To rest in Him is to be rich, even in poverty; full, even in hunger; strong, even in weakness.

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