1 Timothy 6:6, KJV: But godliness with contentment is great gain.
God did not save us through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, for our focus to be on the world's wealth.
I used to think that my personal wealth was going to finance the furtherance of the kingdom. I have since discovered that God is going to fulfill His promise to humankind whether I have money to support it or not. He may use money, but He's not limited to material wealth.
Holy living with an attitude of sufficiency translates into a devout life, which certainly does bring wealth. But it also makes us ready to be just before God. That makes us rich. God is not impressed with our personal wealth. He's not giving out any special awards for oaths of poverty either. He is looking for obedient people to cooperate with Him when His Spirit prompts them to do something.
The wealth of this world found in the hands of His people is not just for their personal pleasure. He allows them to be blessed with wealth so they can give as He speaks to them.
Leaders who see the ministry as only a means to get rich will be self-destroyed. Money is useful, but lust for it is an avenue for trouble. Some who take this lustful path lose their footing in faith completely and live to regret it bitterly ever after.
My Father and my God, inspire me to keep my trust in You and not in uncertain riches. You did not say that without wealth it is impossible to please You; You said that without faith, You would never be pleased.
I am grateful for all the finances that You provide for me to do the things that are necessary to do, but keep from me anything that could interfere with my dependency on You. I came into this world penniless, and I'll take none of this world's finances with me when I leave. Help me to appreciate the value of living a holy life in the midst of this corrupt and immoral world. I choose to be content with what You provide as I love and worship You and am used by You to serve others.
I thank You for this, in Jesus' name.
God did not save us through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, for our focus to be on the world's wealth.
I used to think that my personal wealth was going to finance the furtherance of the kingdom. I have since discovered that God is going to fulfill His promise to humankind whether I have money to support it or not. He may use money, but He's not limited to material wealth.
Holy living with an attitude of sufficiency translates into a devout life, which certainly does bring wealth. But it also makes us ready to be just before God. That makes us rich. God is not impressed with our personal wealth. He's not giving out any special awards for oaths of poverty either. He is looking for obedient people to cooperate with Him when His Spirit prompts them to do something.
The wealth of this world found in the hands of His people is not just for their personal pleasure. He allows them to be blessed with wealth so they can give as He speaks to them.
Leaders who see the ministry as only a means to get rich will be self-destroyed. Money is useful, but lust for it is an avenue for trouble. Some who take this lustful path lose their footing in faith completely and live to regret it bitterly ever after.
My Father and my God, inspire me to keep my trust in You and not in uncertain riches. You did not say that without wealth it is impossible to please You; You said that without faith, You would never be pleased.
I am grateful for all the finances that You provide for me to do the things that are necessary to do, but keep from me anything that could interfere with my dependency on You. I came into this world penniless, and I'll take none of this world's finances with me when I leave. Help me to appreciate the value of living a holy life in the midst of this corrupt and immoral world. I choose to be content with what You provide as I love and worship You and am used by You to serve others.
I thank You for this, in Jesus' name.
