Bible Question (short): What is the meaning of contentment? |
Question (full): 1 Timothy 6:6-9 talks about "godliness with contentment is great gain...". My question focuses on contentment; is it wrong to not be 'content' with my situation in life (financial, physical, etc.)? For example, I wish to lose weight (for both medical and social reasons). I also wish to raise my income (in order to free up more time with my family, and to accumulate wealth that could lead to a better life for my children when they are growing up). I desire to better my situation... am I then going against the scripture of being 'content'? Another example: 1 Timothy 6:10 states that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil; but what if my love is not money but instead my family (time with them, their needs being met, watching them grow and prosper)? And what if my desire for money was so that I could achieve these other goals (family, etc.)? For example, being able to afford to send my kids to good schools; being able to pay for their medical needs, etc. Then is my desire for greater wealth still considered a 'love of money' and therefore still a sin? |