Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
If therefore God gives us any thing more than is necessary for us, let us take it thankfully, and use it for God’s glory; but if we have no more than is just necessary for us, let us not repine, or murmur, but be content, without murmuring against God, or using any undue means, out of an inordinate desire to get more.
- 9 Commentaries
(9) But they that will be rich. —Here St. Paul guards...
- 8 But If We Have Food and Clothing, We Will Be Content With These
(8) And having food and raiment let us be therewith...
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But godliness — The genuine fear and love of God, and...
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But godliness — The genuine fear and love of God, and obedience to his will; with contentment — The inseparable companion of vital piety; is great gain — Brings unspeakable profit in time as well as in eternity, and indeed is the only true abiding gain; for all other gain is perishing.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Timothy 6, where Paul warns Timothy about the danger of riches for the Christian, and where he exalts God above all.
(1 Timothy 6:7-8) The heart of contentment. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
1 Timothy 6:6-8 When we are thankful, it means that we have been impressed with a sense of kindness that has been expressed toward us, and we desire to acknowledge it. Essentially, it indicates that we are grateful.
1 Timothy 6:6-8. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing* out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Read Chapter Compare.
1 Timothy 6:11. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 6:11-16 It ill becomes any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts upon the things of this world; men of God should be taken up with the things of God.
