FRIDAY June 5, 2026

Be Content

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have.
Hebrews 13:5

Paul the Apostle left the subject of sexual immorality, the honorable and sacred union of marriage, and the judgment of the immoral, to turn to the subject of covetousness. He exhorted the Hebrews to be content with what they had. Do you think that his exhortation fits in with today's society? You bet it does!

What is the sin of covetousness? It really describes the sin of idolatry:

...nor covetous man, who is an idolater... (Ephesians 5:5). In context, Hebrews 13:5 describes someone who is greedy for money. When people become unsatisfied with what they have, they become focused on accumulating more and more. They become caught up in uncontrolled buying.

Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus, to advise him to warn his congregation about covetousness: 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 Timothy 6:10). The principle in Hebrews 13:5 is similar to that in Timothy 6:6-8 KJV:

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.

What is being brought to light through all these Scriptures is our need to be content. This is a good principle to learn. Let me ask you, “Are you content with what you have, or are you greedy for gain?” “Do you like to give financially, or do you live for all you can get?” Check your heart.

Covetousness is a sin that can also lead to wanting what is not yours. You can covet somebody else’s wife, jewelry, house, car, or even their job position. Your life becomes all about grasping for what is not yours––sad. Material things are all vanity––they never satisfy. Our satisfaction comes from knowing, loving and serving Jesus Christ––period.

Ah, you will never have enough till you get Christ; but when you have him, you will be full to the brim. Contentment is the peculiar jewel of the beloved of the Lord Jesus.
~C.H. Spurgeon~

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