Tag: Wealth
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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: 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…
