In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.