The Definition of the word Contentment

Contentment

A state of mind in which one's desires are confined to his lot whatever it may be (1 Tim. 6:6; 2 Cor. 9:8). It is opposed to "envy (James 3:16), avarice (Heb. 13:5), ambition (Prov. 13:10)," "anxiety (Matt. 6:25, 34), and repining (1 Cor. 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 (Ps. 96:1, 2; 145), the greatness" "of the divine promises (2 Pet. 1:4), and our own unworthiness" (Gen. 32:10); as well as from the view the gospel opens up to us of rest and peace hereafter (Rom. 5:2).