But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6
“The actual gain that comes from godliness with contentment is not specified, for the author has already defined it earlier in the letter as “promise for both the present life and the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:8), that is, as something that both enhances the present life and leads to eternal life.”
Jouette M. Bassler in 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus (ANTC; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996), 110.
Let’s lean into the gain that comes from godliness with contentment.
In this life, imagine it leading to peaceful living, freedom from anxiety, release from fear and worry, and security in the all-sufficiency of knowing Christ. When you think about it, godliness with contentment enhances everything!
And in the life to come imagine all these things for eternity.
Rather than try to secure our lives or existence, now and forever, Christ sorts it for us. Godliness with contentment really marks the only way to live. Would those closest to you say you have taken hold of it?