There are many qualities that Christians ought to strive for in their lives. Two of the most appealing traits ought to be godliness and contentment. Godliness should be the goal of every believer because it means becoming like Christ. Jesus is our role model. He provided the blueprint for what our character should resemble. To be godly is to be like God.
The inevitable result of godliness is contentment. Godliness does not merely lead to a reward; it is a reward. To act and think and view life as God does brings supreme pleasure and joy. To be one with Christ is to share His heart. It is to know that our lives are aligned with God’s purposes. When that is the case, no one can thwart us or defeat us. We know that God will grant us what is in our heart. God’s victories are our triumphs. How glorious it is to so align ourselves with the divine purposes so that we experience indescribable joy every time God’s will is done.
The problem for some is that their contentment is based on worldly values rather than on godliness. They cannot be content unless they achieve a certain level of wealth, or become CEO, or acquire a particular home, or achieve their personal goals. Such contentment is elusive. It pales in comparison to the satisfaction produced by godliness. Godliness and contentment: are they yours?