Bible Verse of The Day – 2-20-19

1 Timothy 6:6 (NKJV) 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain.

Godliness is something that we all pursue.

We want to please God by displaying His attributes in our lives; love, mercy, kindness, patience, compassion, righteousness and much more.

There is something else, though, that goes with this. Something that will help us immensely. It is contentment.

Contentment: a state of happiness and satisfaction. Fulfillment. Having a sense of thankfulness or gratitude for what we have.

The verse above says that godliness with contentment is great gain. But what does that really mean? Have we ever stopped to ponder on this so that we get the full understanding of it?

What does it mean by “great gain”? Gain in this context refers to wealth. But it’s not necessarily material wealth. It’s referring to a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction in our state, condition or circumstances.

Godliness and contentment by themselves are both very good. But when we add them together, what does the Word say we have? Great gain!

In other words, our efforts to live godly lives, combined with being content with where God has us at any given moment is wealth!

This comes from knowing that God is sufficient and that He is all we need. Our trust and confidence are in Him, not in material goods, financial or social status or a man-made title.

If we can truly grasp this and understand the value of it, we will no longer be constantly striving and reaching for the things that we think will satisfy us, but really only leave us feeling empty and longing for more.

It will transform our lives.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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