Song # 1455.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, we read that those who are eager to become rich usually do not follow the Gospel.
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching (1 Timothy 6:3), he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions (1 Timothy 6:4), and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain (1 Timothy 6:5). But godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6). For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it (1 Timothy 6:7). But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that (1 Timothy 6:8). People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction (1 Timothy 6:9). For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:10). No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (Luke 16:13).
Thought for today: thank God for what you have, don’t be anxious for what you don’t have.
Thought for today: enjoy the abundance of God’s gifts, but never forget the Giver. Where will you spend your eternity?