Bible Dictionaries
Contentment

Easton's Bible Dictionary

A state of mind in which one's desires are confined to his lot whatever it may be (1 Timothy 6:6; 2 co 9:8 ). It is opposed to envy (James 3:16 ), avarice (Hebrews 13:5 ), ambition (Proverbs 13:10 ), anxiety (Matthew 6:25,34 ), and repining (1 Corinthians 10:10 ). It arises from the inward disposition, and is the offspring of humility, and of an intelligent consideration of the rectitude and benignity of divine providence (Psalm 96:1,2; 145 ), the greatness of the divine promises (2 Peter 1:4 ), and our own unworthiness (Genesis 32:10 ); as well as from the view the gospel opens up to us of rest and peace hereafter (Romans 5:2 ).