Live A Godly
Life
You
gain a lot when you live a godly life. But you must be happy with what you
have. We didn't bring anything into the
world. We can't take anything out of it.
If we have food and clothing, we will be happy with that.
People
who want to get rich are tempted. They fall into a trap. They are tripped up by
wanting many foolish and harmful things. Those who live like that are dragged
down by what they do. They are destroyed and die.
Love
for money causes all kinds of evil. Some people want to get rich. They have
wandered away from the faith. They have wounded themselves with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:6-10
Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in
riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in
God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
Command
the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They
must give freely. They must be willing to share. In that way they will put riches
away for themselves. It will provide a firm basis for the next life. Then they
will take hold of the life that really is life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
What
is secure? Our faith in God. What else is important?
He is our security. He takes care of our needs.
When
our resources diminish, we can grow richer in good works, generosity, and
sharing with others. If financial stability returns, we can hold more loosely
what we are given, trusting solely in God.
We are secure in Him alone.
In uncertain times, our security is in God alone.
Our Daily Bread –