Hebrews 13:5 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.

It is difficult in this modern world not to want more. Capitalism only flourishes in a growth market. Everyone who is trying to make a living, no matter which system of government, has to contend with a dwindling market. The government cannot feed the masses without resources. The goal for any government or business is fundamentally the same, grow the economy and collect revenue.

That doesn’t happen when people are content with what they have. Nearly everything we have has a shelf life. Very few things outlast their consumers. This has become a disposable world, it cost more to repair most items than it does to replace them. They call it the law of diminishing return. The longer you keep an item the less value it has in the market place.

This conversation is not about the economy but rather the condition of the heart. We live in the world. We abide by the laws of this world. We cooperate with leaders, we are subject to one another. We have the option of cooperating either from loving consideration or selfishness.

Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

What man shall do unto you is act selfishly. The selfish man will use you. He will exploit any weakness. Our only protection from these kinds of people is the help the Lord provides to those who love Him and obey His commands.

Job 31:7-8 If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked after mine eyes, and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands; Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out.

Stay in the Way.