Category: Devotionals
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Devotion: Holding Possessions With An Open Hand
Scripture: “Nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” — 1 Timothy 6:17 God gives richly for our enjoyment, but never for our worship. Possessions are tools, not masters. When we begin trusting in wealth for security or identity, we have misplaced our faith. The…
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Devotion: Investing In Eternity
Scripture: “Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come…” — 1 Timothy 6:19 When we give, we are not losing. We are investing. Scripture speaks of real reward in the life to come. The sacrifices made for Christ are not forgotten. They are remembered and repaid. Too often we…
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Devotion: Rich In Good Works
Scripture: “That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.” — 1 Timothy 6:18 God does not condemn the rich for having wealth. Instead, He commands them to be rich in something better: good works. Wealth becomes a powerful instrument in the hands of someone who views…
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Devotion: The Trap of Desire
Scripture:“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare…” — 1 Timothy 6:9 Paul does not condemn wealth; he warns about the desire for wealth as a ruling ambition. When becoming rich becomes the goal of life, the heart is vulnerable to compromise. A snare is not obvious. It is hidden. It…
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Devotion: Godliness With Contentment
Scripture:“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” — 1 Timothy 6:6 Contentment is not the absence of ambition; it is the presence of gratitude. Paul reminds us that we brought nothing into this world and will carry nothing out. Everything we possess is temporary, and everything we enjoy is a gift. The beauty of creation,…
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Devotion: The Mind of Christ
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16 “We have the mind of Christ.” Jesus died not only to forgive sinful deeds but sinful thoughts. And through the Spirit, He empowers transformation. You are not trapped in old mental patterns. You have been given new life. You have been given the Spirit. You have been given the Word. You…
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Devotion: Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13 “Gird up the loins of your mind.” In ancient times, men wore tunics that would sometimes reach down to the knee. These tunics were great for every day tasks, but when it came time to do hard work, these knee-length garments could really get in the way (as many of you ladies…
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Devotion: Amusement and Formation
Scripture: Philippians 4:8 The word “amusement” actually comes from the prefix “a-“, which means “no”, and “muse”, which means “to think”. The idea communicated in that word is “no thinking”, which is exactly what we seek to do with our entertainment. We want something passive that we don’t have to think hard about or put much…
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Devotion: The Power of Meditation
Scripture: Romans 8:6 “To be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Meditation is what you think about when you are not required to think about anything. It’s your default drift. And that drift reveals what your heart treasures. If your mind habitually drifts toward worry, resentment, or pleasure-seeking, your life will reflect that. But if it…
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Devotion: The Ingredient List
Scripture: Philippians 4:8 “Think on these things.” Your mind is constantly receiving ingredients. The question is not whether something is going in—it is what is going in. Paul gives us a filter. True. Honest. Just. Pure. Lovely. Of good report. Virtuous. Praiseworthy. If you desire Christlike fruit, you must choose Christlike fuel. The Word of God…
