Read Hebrews 13
Today’s Scripture: Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

A Christian couple was ministering to believers in Eastern Europe, behind the iron curtain. The couple had brought in Christian literature, blankets, and other necessary items. At the church gathering, the couple assured the believers that Christians in America were praying for believers in Eastern Europe.

“We are happy for that,” one believer replied, “but we feel that Christians
in America need more prayer than we do. We here in Eastern Europe are
suffering, but you in America are very comfortable; and it is always harder to be a good Christian when you are comfortable.”

The phrase “love of money” can be applied to a love for more of
anything. Someone asked millionaire Bernard Baruch, “How much money does it take for a rich man to be satisfied?” Baruch replied, “Just a million more than he has.” Covetousness is the desire for more, whether it is needed or not.

Contentment cannot come from material things, for they can never satisfy
the heart. Only God can do that.

Something to Ponder
Are any signs of discontent evident in your life (such as worry,
complaining, covetousness, etc.)? If so, how do you deal with them?