I must be content with that which God gives me.

=Prov. 30:8. Give me neither poverty nor riches: feed me with

food convenient for me.=

=1 Tim. 6:6. Godliness with contentment is great gain.=

_300. Why are the words "this day" added?_

They are added that I should not be anxious for the morrow, but let

each day bear its own burdens.

=Matt. 6:34.=

_301. Does God give daily bread to those only who pray for it?_

No; He gives daily bread also to the wicked, but they receive it

without thanksgiving, and miss His blessing.

=Matt. 5:45. He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the

good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.=

_302. How should the children of God receive their daily bread?_

They should ask God to bless their daily bread, and return Him thanks

for it.

=Prov. 10: 22. The blessing of the Lord maketh rich.=

_303. Need we not work for our daily bread when we pray for it

every day?_

Yes; God wants us to be diligent, each in our calling, trusting in His

help.

=Gen. 3:19. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread.=

=2 Thess. 3: 10. If any would not work, neither should he eat.=

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