• Isaiah 57:20-21
    But the wicked are like the troubled sea,
    When it cannot rest,
    Whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
    "There is no peace,"
    Says my God, "for the wicked."
     
  • Ephesians 2:2
    in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience,
     
  • 1 Timothy 6:10
    For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
     
  • 1 John 2:17
    And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
     


Related Scriptures

  • Philippians 4:6-8
    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
     
  • Philippians 4:11-13
    Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
     
  • 1 Timothy 6:6
    Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
     

For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Restlessness


Resources

Micah (Part Two): Rest for the Restless

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The leaders' restlessness causes chaos in addition to their sin. They sin because of their restlessness since they are not satisfied with what God has established as His law. There is a certain restlessness. A person's heart is restless until he finds his rest in Christ.


Ecclesiastes and Christian Living (Part Seven): Contentment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Much of mankind's restlessness and dissatisfaction in life derives from his carnal nature never being satisfied. Human nature forever wants more. Its desires, its cravings, its appetites are briefly satisfied only to return hungering as though never filled. Carnal desire loves to window shop always eager to find or do something …


The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Life is difficult and at times seems unfair. Events almost never turn out exactly as planned, yet a major reason people plan is to avoid the disquieting stress of things beyond their control. It is certainly understandable why all want tranquillity. But the reality of man's history is that that tranquillity is rare indeed, …


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Fourteen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Solomon ruminates about life being seemingly futile and purposeless. A relationship with God is the only factor which prevents life from becoming useless.


Contentment

Sermon by John O. Reid

Many people live in a state of discontent. Tragically, what they set their hearts upon often displaces the love for family and a relationship with God.


Overcoming Troubled Hearts (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Clyde Finklea

With His crucifixion before Him and His departure from this life near at hand, Jesus encouraged His disciples with some final help for troubled hearts.


Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twelve)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Corruption in the courts is a fact of life. We should not be surprised by this curse, realizing that God is aware and is allowing it for a purpose.


God's Rest (Part 2)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The two principal robbers of peace are pride and the drive to have complete control of our lives. Discontent and imagined victimization led Adam and Eve into sin.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Restlessness