If you want to run the race and finish strong, here are some ground rules from 1 Timothy, Chapter 6.
V. 6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Be content with what you’ve got; not green-with-envy over what others have. There’ll always be something that looks bigger and better. Always! Contentment comes from understanding that God knows the ‘when’s', the ‘where’s’ and the ‘how’s’ of blessing you.
V.7 “We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” Enjoy what you’ve got, but never forget, nothing tangible is eternal. No matter what you’ve acquired, you can’t take it with you.
V.8 “But if we have food and clothing we will be content with that.” Start thanking God for where you are and what you have right now. Ingratitude clogs the pipeline of future blessings.
V.9-10 “People who want to get rich fall into temptation… For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith.” God’s not against you having money; He’s just against money having you. Money’s neither good nor evil; it simply takes on your personality, and makes you more of what you already are. If you were a giver before you had it, you’ll be more generous when you get it. If not, you’ll spend your life clinging to it.
V.11 “Man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness.” The bottom line is – pursue God! And not just His hand, but His face. Pursue a deeper relationship with Him today!
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