The one who loves money is never satisfied with money,
Nor the one who loves wealth with big profits. More smoke.
1 TIMOTHY 6:7-8 (MSG)
Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless, if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that’s enough.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Contentment makes more sense than personal ambition.
DAILY FODDER
What are the implications of these two verses in regard to a Christian's participation in capitalism?
PRAYER
Great provider, thank you for your storehouse that gives me what I need. I don't need to be afraid or fearful, for in your grace I lack nothing. I am sorry I cherish money and what it can produce more than I value life with you. Change me I pray. In your death and resurrection, I belong to you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.