Covetousness Quote by John Macarthur
“The antidote for covetousness is contentment. The two are in opposition. Whereas the covetous, greedy person worships himself, the contented person worships God. Contentment comes from trusting God.”
About This Quote
Contentment opposes greed; trusting God leads to satisfaction, while selfish desire leads to self‑worship.
In simple terms: Being content is the antidote to greed, rooted in faith.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate trust in God to find contentment.
Themes
spirituality
greed
contentment
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
scriptural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- financial budgeting
- community service
- mindful gratitude
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith shape your sense of enough?
- What practices foster gratitude?
A Different Perspective
Contentment may be hard to achieve in materialistic cultures.
