1 Timothy 6:1 - 21
v1) Praise God that we are slaves to none but righteousness. Romans 6 speaks clearly of how we benefit and reap holiness and eternal life.
v3 - 4) Praise God we have solid God-fearing pastors and teachers, that build us up with sound instruction from the Lord! This is also a reminder for me to live with the solid backing of scripture and have a vibrant, Christ-centered lifestyle. That said, pray for teachers and pastoral leaders to be godly, wise and discerning with finances!
v6-10) A perfect capsule summary of our Sunday sermon. A reminder that money itself is an object and that the attitude with it is what counts. Money cannot buy you happiness and looking to it as such will only lead you away from God and to much sorrow.
v11-14) How do you stay away from loving money? By pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness!
v17) How are you using your financial wealth? Those of you who are prosperous, are you using money for good deeds? Money will pass away with this world and I encourage you to lay up treasure in heaven by being generous and willing to share.
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Amen, Bonnie.
I also saw that we are never commanded to pursue money, but instead to pursue righteousness, godliness etc.
Also interesting to see that in verse 5, it is false to think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
Instead, as Christians we are called to be content with whatever we have. Because when we leave this world, what can we take with us?
As for verse 18, I think it applies to everyone reading this (for we are indeed rich on a relative global scale) and so we all need to do good, be rich in good deeds, to be generous and willing to share.
Today's application then: Be grateful for everything you have and seek out opportunities to bless others.
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