Pro 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
It is a great spiritual attainment to find contentment. Too often we create trouble and difficulties because we over reach, stretching to try to accumulate too much, and in the process wound our own conscience. This verse reminds us where real contentment and satisfaction in life is to be found. It is found in a life of reverence to God, obeying Him and trusting Him. As such, we can rest from anxiety knowing He is caring for us, and we can sleep peacefully knowing all is well between us and God. This verse isn’t advocating poverty, but rather it is a reminder that the security and contentment we seek must be in God, not things. The real joy of life, contentment and security are only found in Him. Let’s make sure we are pursuing the right means to a happy life.