FOR
OUR ENJOYMENT Sunday January 10, 2016
Text:
1 Timothy 6:17 – 21
Memory verse: v 17
There are differences between being
financially rich and being rich towards God. Wealth is very uncertain (Prov.23:5).
Those who are rich should understand that their riches came from God. He alone
grants the grace to enjoy them richly; for many have riches, but enjoy them
poorly and not having a heart to use them rightly (6:17). Riches are meant to
be used for doing good deeds to people (6:18). Those who are rich must be
generous and must not be arrogant just because they have a lot to give. They
must be careful not to put their hope in money, instead they should hope in the
living God for their security. This is the reason for the words of Christ in Mk.
10:24.
We can be rich in good deeds even if we
don’t have material wealth. No matter how poor we are, we have something to
share with someone. These things we have in us are for the enjoyment of
ourselves and those we meet or those who come to us on daily basis. There is
the admonition to guard what has been entrusted to Timothy. These things are of
two dimensions; his congregation and his talents/gifts. The reason for this is
because of false teachers who brought wrong doctrines into the church. We still
have many of them now. Beware, so that you will not be deceived.
Food
for Thought:
How best can you use your wealth for the service of God and humanity?
Prayer: God, grant me the grace to use my wealth to serve you and humanity.
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