Sea Of Tiberias. "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." Phil. 4:11.
1. What does the apostle say is great gain?
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1 Tim. 6:6, 7.
2. With what are we exhorted to be content?
“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.” Heb. 13:5. “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” 1 Tim. 6:8.
3. Concerning what does Christ tell us not to be anxious?
“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.” Matt. 6:31, 32, R. V.
Note.—“Live not in careful suspense.” Luke 12:29, margin.
4. What evils befall those who are determined to be rich?
“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 Tim. 6:9, 10.