1 Timothy 6:6-8 "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
There are many different combinations here that Paul could have laid out and called "great gain". However, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, this verse specifically lists godliness and contentment. In context, we see that contentment is in reference to our material, physical wealth (or lack thereof).
This begs the question - what happens if you have godliness without contentment? You are striving to live in a way that models God and His character, yet you are striving, wanting more and more earthly stuff just for the sake of having earthly stuff. These two things cannot coexist.
Or what happens when you have contentment but no godliness? The answer here should be pretty obvious. We are called to be holy as He is holy, therefore Christians by definition ought to be walking in godliness.
The goal ought to be godliness (living in accordance with God's character) with contentment (a satisfaction with the necessities of food and raiment). Do these 2 words describe my life?
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