Title
Contentment Vs. Satisfaction
Scripture
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
(Hebrews 13:5)
Devotional
If we are not content with the things we have, then we will never enjoy life. Joy, peace, happiness and the like will always be a destination instead of a journey. Contentment is who we are, vessels of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, there is a drastic difference between contentment and satisfaction.
To be satisfied is to be temporarily full. It is a fleeting state of mind and being. Satisfaction requires a continual replenishing and is never fulfilled. Contentment grows; satisfaction merely exists. Contentment is blessed to give, while satisfaction feeds on taking. Contentment works and enjoys its work; satisfaction retires and curses its idleness. Contentment peacefully rests; satisfaction is perpetually lazy.
Those that only seek satisfaction are fearful and insecure. The content, on the other hand, know that Christ will never leave them nor forsake them; they are secure.
Thought For The Night
“Be content with what you have, never with what you are.” Unknown
Evening Text
Hebrews 13:5: Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Looking for Answers
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Is God satisfied with you?
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Are you content with Him?
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Do you seek to be satisfied or content with life? Is there a difference?
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Satisfied”: Temporal fulfillment (eating and drinking, amusement, sex, etc). “Contentment”: The state of a peaceful mind (righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit).
Referencing: “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Philippians 4:11-13.
Applying: Learn the difference between temporal satisfaction and eternal contentment. Seek both without compromising godliness and righteousness.