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3. PERSONAL CONTENTMENT

"My parents raised me to live simply," says 24-year-old Tanya.  "My twin sister and I were happy growing up, even though much of the time we had only enough to get by."

To think about: Why might it be  difficult to be content with basic necessities?  When it comes to attitudes toward money, what example do you set for your family?

Bible principles to consider:  "Having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these things." -1 Timothy 6:8.

"Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need." -Matthew 5:3.

The bottom line: There is more to life than money and the things it can buy. After all, it is as the Bible says:  "Even when a person  has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses."  (Luke 12:15)  Really, the greatest satisfaction in life comes from answering important questions such as these:  

* Why are we here?

* What does the future hold?

* How can I fill my spiritual needs?

The publishers of this magazine, Jehovah's Witnesses, would be happy to help you find answers to these questions. 

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