1 Timothy 6:5-6 (KJV)
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Where is our mind? And, what are we interested in the most? Gain can be connected to just about anything and the greatest is godliness with contentment. The focus here is this, godliness is more important than any gain we may have concerning anything. Gain or no gain godliness with content is a gain all of its own.
Jesus asked the question, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Godliness has two root meanings, good and worship and is implying devotion. Godliness is also used to imply holiness.
A man testified to me the other day, when his job became worship unto God is when he gained favor. Devotion to God is the gain in any gain that becomes godly. Turning our drudgeries into worship unto God is the ability to be content whether it benefits us or not, now, that is great gain.
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