Three Things That Money Cannot Buy

 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 m0ney, what example do  you set for the 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 in 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 those questions.

Next time: Three Things That Money Cannot Buy -The Key to Happiness

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