Content AND Motivated

What the Bible has to say about Contentment, Greed, and the conflict of these two topics.

Contentment

Money is not evil, the love of money is.

Philippians 4:11 ESV

11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.

Money is not evil, the love of money is.

English Standard Version Chapter 13

5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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1 Timothy 6:8 ESV

8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

Hebrews 13:5 ESV

5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Point 1

Point 1

Point 2

English Standard Version Chapter 13

5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.

English Standard Version Chapter 13

5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Point 3

English Standard Version Chapter 13

5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say,

“The Lord is my helper;

I will not fear;

what can man do to me?”

Hebrews 13:6 ESV

6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Hebrews 13:6 ESV

6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”

Motivation

English Standard Version Chapter 10

22  The blessing of the LORD makes rich,

and he adds no sorrow with it.

English Standard Version Chapter 10

22  The blessing of the LORD makes rich,

and he adds no sorrow with it.

Ecclesiastes 5:18–19 ESV

18 Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. 19 Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.

Romans 11:12 NRSV

12 Now if their stumbling means riches for the world, and if their defeat means riches for Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion mean!

Romans 10:12 ESV

12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (). Wheato: Standard Bible Society.

Colossians 3:23 NIV

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

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Romans 10:12 ESV

12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.