--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My brethren, the reason why you have not…" description: "\"My brethren, the reason why you have not got contentment in the things of the world is not because you have not got enough of them-that is not the reas..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/jeremiah-burroughs-16546_brethren_my-brethren-the-reason-why-you-have-not_2504244.jpg" --- # My brethren, the reason why you have not got contentment… ![“My brethren, the reason why you have not got contentment in the things of the world is not because you have not got enough of them-that is not the reason-but the reason is, because they are not things proportionable to that immortal soul of yours that is capable of God himself.” quote by Jeremiah Burroughs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/jeremiah-burroughs-16546_brethren_my-brethren-the-reason-why-you-have-not_2504244.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/jeremiah-burroughs-16546_brethren_my-brethren-the-reason-why-you-have-not_2504244.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f5/jeremiah-burroughs-16546_brethren_my-brethren-the-reason-why-you-have-not_2504244.jpg) > “My brethren, the reason why you have not got contentment in the things of the world is not because you have not got enough of them-that is not the reason-but the reason is, because they are not things proportionable to that immortal soul of yours that is capable of God himself.” [Jeremiah Burroughs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jeremiah-burroughs/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Contentment fails when worldly pursuits exceed the soul's capacity for the divine, not due to scarcity of possessions. **In simple terms:** Worldly things overwhelm the soul, hindering peace. Key Takeaway Seek balance, align desires with spiritual nature. Themes spirituality contentment materialism Mood contemplative reflective Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - financial planning - career choices - relationship priorities Key Concepts proportion immortal soul divine alignment Questions to Reflect On - How can you measure what is proportionate to your soul? - What spiritual practices help maintain balance? 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