Contentment. definition 1. a feeling of happiness about life’s circumstances.

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Contentment

definition 1. a feeling of happiness about life’s circumstances

definition 1. a feeling of happiness about life’s circumstances

Contentment

TIME, April 2009“Money does not buy happiness… Once you reach the median level of income, roughly $50,000 a year, wealth and contentment go their separate ways, and studies find that a millionaire is no more likely to be happy than someone earning one-twentieth as much.”

TIME, April 2009“Money does not buy happiness… Once you reach the median level of income, roughly $50,000 a year, wealth and contentment go their separate ways, and studies find that a millionaire is no more likely to be happy than someone earning one-twentieth as much.”

Contentment

John D. Rockefeller “I have made many millions, but they have brought me no happiness”

John D. Rockefeller “I have made many millions, but they have brought me no happiness”

Contentment

W.H. Vanderbilt “The care of $200 million is enough to kill anyone. There is no pleasure in it”

W.H. Vanderbilt “The care of $200 million is enough to kill anyone. There is no pleasure in it”

Contentment

Henry Ford “I was happier when doing a mechanic's job”

Henry Ford “I was happier when doing a mechanic's job”

Contentment

Proverbs 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.

Proverbs 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.

ContentmentEcclesiastes 2:10-11,17

All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor and this was my reward for all my labor. Thus I considered all my activities which my hands had done…

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11,17

All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor and this was my reward for all my labor. Thus I considered all my activities which my hands had done…

ContentmentEcclesiastes 2:10-11,17

…and behold all was vanity and striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun… So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was grievous to me; because everything is futility and striving after wind.

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11,17

…and behold all was vanity and striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun… So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was grievous to me; because everything is futility and striving after wind.

Contentment

definition 2. an attitude of grateful acceptance of one’s life

definition 2. an attitude of grateful acceptance of one’s life

Contentment

Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity…

Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity…

Contentment

Philippians 4:11-13 …in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:11-13 …in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

To Grow Contentment…

1. Fear the Lord

Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to lifeSo that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

1. Fear the Lord

Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to lifeSo that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.


1. Fear the LordBelieve in the LordObey the Lord

1. Fear the LordBelieve in the LordObey the Lord


1. Fear the Lord

Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.

1. Fear the Lord

Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.


2. Give thanks

Proverbs 5:18-19 Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. As a loving hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be exhilarated always with her love.

2. Give thanks

Proverbs 5:18-19 Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. As a loving hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be exhilarated always with her love.

To Grow Contentment…2. Give thanks

Proverbs 30:8–9 …Give me neither poverty nor riches, Feed me with the food that is my portion, that I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be in want and steal, and profane the name of my God.

2. Give thanks

Proverbs 30:8–9 …Give me neither poverty nor riches, Feed me with the food that is my portion, that I not be full and deny You and say, “Who is the Lord?” Or that I not be in want and steal, and profane the name of my God.


2. Give thanks

Socrates"He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have."

2. Give thanks

Socrates"He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have."


3. Work hard

Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

3. Work hard

Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.


3. Work hard

Proverbs 6:10–11 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.

3. Work hard

Proverbs 6:10–11 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.


4. Give to those in need

Proverbs 19:17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed.


Proverbs 19:17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed.



Proverbs 22:9 He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.


Proverbs 22:9 He who is generous will be blessed, For he gives some of his food to the poor.



Proverbs 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.


Proverbs 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.


1. Fear the Lord2. Give thanks3. Work hard4. Give to those in need

1. Fear the Lord2. Give thanks3. Work hard4. Give to those in need

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