Contentment

"A DISCONTENTED , discordant mortal is no more a man than discord is music." So we read on page 305 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. This shows us that we have to overcome discontent, just as we have to conquer disease and sin, in order to prove our real spiritual selfhood, the true man.

A dictionary gives "mental ease and quietude" as a definition of "content"; and quietude is peace. True contentment is a singing peace, founded upon a deep-rooted trust in God. It knows no fear, no self-pity. It is true riches. Being a spiritual quality, contentment is never dependent upon time, place, or circumstance. We must prove this today, right where we are, regardless of our surroundings. We cannot run away from the belief of discontent, because it is a mental condition and, until scientifically destroyed, may claim to be our cheerless traveling companion wherever we go.

Paul wrote to the Philippians, "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." When we consider the character of the apostle who made this statement, a man who was persecuted and beaten, and who spent many days in prison, his contentment presents remarkable testimony that spiritual qualities are never dependent upon material surroundings.

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