غِنَى النَّفْسِ does not mean abandoning work, lawful earning, or provision for dependents. Contentment concerns balanced desires, gratitude for what is available, and respect for others' rights. One may strive for improvement without becoming ruled by greed.
Example 1: A worker seeks better income for real needs but refuses dishonest methods.
Example 2: A person lives within their means without resenting another's possessions.
Financial resources are useful; inward priorities determine whether their pursuit brings responsibility or endless anxiety.