Quotes about Contentment

The Bible warns us against greed and selfishness, it does encourage frugality and thrift.

Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two are closely related. A man's heart is closer to his wallet than anything else.

The Bible sees greed as a form of idolatry, because a greedy person worships things instead of God. Greed and envy have their roots in selfishness.

Envy and greed starve on a steady diet of thanksgiving.

Some of the happiest Christians I have met have been life-long sufferers. They have had every reason to sigh and complain, being denied so many privileges and pleasures that they see others enjoy, yet they have found greater cause for gratitude and joy than many who are prosperous, vigorous, and strong.

Life is not a matter of dollars and cents, houses and lands, earning capacity and financial achievement. Greed must not be allowed to make man the slave of wealth.

Money takes our minds off God.

Greed is an unreasonable or all-absorbing desire to acquire things or wealth. One test of greed is that it is never satisfied. Greed is repeatedly condemned in the Bible.

We need to be on guard against greed... above all we need to make sure our lives are centered in Christ and not things.

There are two ways of being rich—have a lot, or want very little. The latter way is the easier for most.

The fellow that has no money is poor. The fellow that has nothing but money is poorer still.

Open your eyes and look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're livin'.