“1 Better is a dry
morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.”
(Proverbs 17:1 KJV)
Adam Clarke wrote; “Contentment.
The wise servant. The Lord tries the heart. Children a crown to their parents.
We should hide our neighbour's faults. The poor should not be despised.
Litigations and quarrels to be avoided. Wealth is useless to a fool. The good
friend. A fool may pass for a wise man when he holds his peace. Peace and
contentment, and especially domestic peace, are beyond all other blessings.”
(Adam Clarke Commentary- Notes on Chapter 17)
The word “contentment”
is not popular to many wealthy individuals or prosperous homes. It is not a
common word to some progressive countries and continents. But to some people
who lives in poverty all their life time, and to some third world countries;
it's the word you have to put into practice or it's the only way out from
complaining. May we all be satisfied with what God have placed before
us.
The words of Apostle
Paul to young Timothy is as relevant and as timely as it is today. He said; “6- But
godliness with contentment is great gain. 7- For we brought nothing into this
world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8- And having food and
raiment let us be therewith content.” (I Timothy 6:6- 8 KJV)
