Contentment: A state of mind in which one's desires are confined to his lot
whatever it may be
(1 Timothy 6:6; 2 Corinthians 9:8) It is opposed to envy
(James 3:16)
avarice
(Hebrews 13:5) ambition
(Proverbs 13:10) anxiety
(Matthew 6:25,34) and repining
(1 Corinthians 10:10) It arises from the inward disposition, and is the
offspring of humility, and of an intelligent consideration of the
rectitude and benignity of divine providence
(Psalms 96:1,2; 145:1)ff the
greatness of the divine promises
(2 Peter 1:4) and our own unworthiness
(Genesis 32:10) as well as from the view the gospel opens up to us of rest
and peace hereafter
(Romans 5:2)
