Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Contentment

What does the apostle say is great gain? BR-ASI9 388.1

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:6, 7. BR-ASI9 388.2

With what are we exhorted to be content? BR-ASI9 388.3

“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.” Hebrews 13:5. “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” 1 Timothy 6:8. BR-ASI9 388.4

Concerning what does Christ tell us not to be anxious? BR-ASI9 388.5

“Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.” Matthew 6:31, 32, R.V. BR-ASI9 388.6

Note.—“Live not in careful suspense.” Luke 12:29, margin. BR-ASI9 388.7

What evils befall those who are determined to be rich? BR-ASI9 388.8

“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:9, 10. BR-ASI9 388.9

By what illustrations did Christ teach contentment? BR-ASI9 388.10

“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? . . . Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more will He clothe you, O ye of little faith?” Luke 12:24-28. BR-ASI9 388.11

What lesson in contentment did Paul say he had learned? BR-ASI9 388.12

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11. BR-ASI9 388.13

Upon whom should we cast all our care? BR-ASI9 388.14

“Casting all your care upon Him [God]; for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7. BR-ASI9 388.15