But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
The writer’s instruction in Hebrews 13:5-6 is to "be content with such things as ye have" because the Lord is our helper. The Lord’s provision and His assurance are fully designed to maintain our contentment. The fears of life are frequently the result of being undisciplined materially. The godly will be disciplined by God’s word, and it is only by faith that he will observe that what is not, really is, and that what is, really is not. Hence, he will not be distracted nor distressed by things not essential to his well-being.