Promise to the Contented, May 15

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5.RRe 137.1

Cultivate a contented, cheerful spirit.—Testimonies for the Church 2:435.RRe 137.2

“Be content with what you have.” Hebrews 13:5, Moffatt.RRe 137.3

The world is full of dissatisfied spirits, who overlook the happiness and blessings within their reach, and are continually seeking for happiness and satisfaction that they do not realize. They are constantly on the stretch for some expected, far-off good, greater than they possess, and are ever in a state of disappointment.—Testimonies for the Church 2:640.RRe 137.4

They have not God, they have not the hope which reaches to that within the vail, which is as an anchor to the soul both sure and steadfast. All who possess this hope will purify themselves even as He is pure. Such are free from restless longings, repinings, and discontent; they are not continually looking for evil and brooding over borrowed trouble. But we see many who are having a time of trouble beforehand; anxiety is stamped upon every feature; they seem to find no consolation, but have a continual fearful looking for of some dreadful evil.RRe 137.5

Such dishonor God, and bring the religion of Christ into disrepute. They have not true love for God.... Their affections have become morbid. But vain amusements will never correct the minds of such. They need the transforming influence of the Spirit of God in order to be happy.—Testimonies for the Church 1:566.RRe 137.6