Those who lend generously are good people—
as are those who conduct their affairs with justice.
1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 (MSG)
Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous. If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.
THE ESSENCE
In God's eyes, the way we handle wealth is a tell-all.
DAILY FODDER
Why does the Bible say so much about wealth? Why so many reminders to use it generously and with justice in mind? Are you richer or poorer than the average person in the world?
PRAYER
Lord, help me make the right investments with my life. Let me spend my money and my time with an eye on your eternal return. You bought our worthless sins in exchange for your priceless forgiveness. With such riches, let me love with abandon. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
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.
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.
