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1 Timothy 6:6 (Authorized King James):  "But godliness with contentment is great gain."   Supporting scriptures:  1 Timothy 6:7-8; Matthew 6:33; Romans 13:14; Philippians 4:10-20; Hebrews 13:5 [written to Hebrews].   Strong's #841, i.e. "contentment"  word used only once and that by Paul to us Gentiles our Apostle to give to us what was revealed to him.  

Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want but is the realization of what you already have in the LORD Jesus Christ.  [unknown author]]

Sidebar:  The word "Christ"  Strong's  #5547 which has a long and varied definition.  In short defined as Messiah, redeemer; "an epithet of Jesus:--   Christ".   

Continuing then, I do not desire to be without, I'd prefer not to be tested in this manner but if God should allow whatever to come "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."  2 Timothy 1:12.  "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."  Romans 8:18.  "But my God shall supply all your [my] need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:19.  Then I can say with conviction "If I don't have it I don't need it, right?"

What do I have being in Christ Jesus?  I have life:  "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."  Colossians 3:4.  "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."  1 John 5:20.  I am blessed:  
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"  Ephesians 1:3,  "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)  and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:"  Ephesians 2:5-6.  I am forgiven:  "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;" Ephesians 1:7.  I'm accepted by God:  "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."  Ephesians 1:6.  Beloved of the Lord:  "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:"  2 Thessalonians 2:13.  There are I'm sure thousands more supporting verses that would, could be applied, that's why we who are in Christ need all eternity to learn of them.  

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