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.”
Hebrews 13:5
Today, I want to talk to you about something we all wrestle with at some point in our lives: contentment. The world is constantly telling us that what we have isn’t enough—that we need more money, more status, more comfort, more stuff. But the Word of God speaks a different truth.
Hebrews 13:5 gives us a powerful reminder: “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.” That is not just an encouragement—it is a command and a promise.
The Call to Contentment
First, the verse starts with a clear instruction: Keep your life free from the love of money. Now, this isn’t about money itself. Money is a tool. We need it to live, provide, and give. But the love of money—the obsession, the longing, the dependence—is what poisons the heart.
You see, when we love money or chase after more than what God has already given us, we are essentially saying, “Lord, what You’ve provided is not enough. I trust more in riches than in You.” That’s a dangerous place to be.
Paul echoes this in 1 Timothy 6:6–10 when he writes, “Godliness with contentment is great gain… for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Many have pierced themselves with grief, not because they had little, but because they were never satisfied with what they had.
Contentment doesn’t mean we stop growing or lose ambition. It means that we’re not slaves to desire. It means we recognize that fulfillment doesn’t come from things, but from a relationship with our God who gives us everything we truly need.
What Does It Mean to Be Content?
To be content is to rest in the assurance that God’s provision is sufficient. That’s not always easy, especially when life is hard—when bills pile up, when dreams are delayed, when others seem to be living in abundance while we feel left behind.
But contentment is not about having everything we want; it’s about trusting that God knows what we need—and that He is enough.
Psalm 23:1 says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Not because we have every earthly luxury, but because the Shepherd walks with us. If He’s leading, we will never be lacking in what matters most.
God doesn’t just meet physical needs. He gives peace when we’re anxious, strength when we’re tired, and grace when we fail. When you have Jesus, you are richer than the wealthiest person who does not know Him.
The Promise of His Presence
Here’s where the verse takes us deeper: “For He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”
Church, this is the foundation of our contentment—not our salary, not our circumstances, not our possessions—but the unshakable truth that God is with us.
In times of lack, He’s our provider.
In moments of fear, He’s our protector.
When we feel alone, He is our companion.
When we mess up, He is our redeemer.
The writer of Hebrews is reminding us that the presence of God is greater than anything the world can offer. You could have all the riches on earth and still feel empty if you don’t have Him. And you could have very little, but be overflowing with joy, peace, and purpose because He is near.
God’s presence is permanent—He will never leave us. He will never forsake us. That means you are never abandoned, never forgotten, and never without hope.
Living a Fulfilled Life
So, how do we walk this out practically?
- Practice Gratitude: Every day, thank God for what you have. Write it down if you need to. Gratitude fights discontentment.
- Watch Your Heart: When you notice envy creeping in, or the pull of materialism, confess it and bring it before God. Ask Him to reset your desires.
- Be Generous: Content people are free to give. When we give, we declare that our security doesn’t come from what we keep, but from the One who provides.
- Rest in His Presence: Spend time in prayer, in the Word, and in worship. Remind your soul daily that He is enough.
Let me leave you with Philippians 4:11–13, where Paul says, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content… I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
That’s the secret. Not self-sufficiency—but Christ-sufficiency.
My friends, being fulfilled with what God gives isn’t settling—it’s trusting. Trusting that the God who made the heavens also knows exactly what you need. That He’s not just giving you leftovers, but perfect provision.
You don’t need more of the world. You need more of Jesus. And the good news is—you already have Him. He will never leave you, never forsake you. So, rest in Him. Be content. And let your life reflect the peace that only He can give.
To God be all the glory, now and forever.
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Father God;
Thank You for reminding us that true fulfillment comes from You alone.
Help us to let go of the constant craving for more and to find peace in what You have already provided.
Teach us to be content in every season, knowing that Your presence is our greatest treasure.
Guard our hearts from envy, fear, and the love of money, and fill us instead with gratitude, trust, and joy.
We praise You, Lord, for Your promise to never leave us nor forsake us. In You, we have all we need.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen!
This message was written by Daniel St.Pierre
