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March 15, 1998
Some people strive toward accumulating wealth in order to be happy. Others try decluttering their house or simplifying their schedule to be satisfied. Yet as Alistair Begg emphasizes, finding contentment is not the secret to a good life—though it is the key to godliness. When our satisfaction is found ultimately in submission to and delight in our heavenly Father and His good gifts, contentment will originate in our hearts rather than depending on our luxuries.
6But bgodliness cwith contentment is great gain, 7for dwe brought nothing into the world, and3 we cannot take anything out of the world. 8But eif we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9But fthose who desire to be rich fall into temptation, ginto a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that hplunge people into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of iall kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
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