September 13
True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.
– 1 Timothy 6:6-7(NLT)
TRUE WEALTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
Wealth and possessions are all temporary
They can be used against you by the enemy
Too much love for your money and belongings
They open the door for much longings.
Godliness and contentment are true wealth
They make us preserve our joy and health
What really matters is how you enjoy life
Staying away from idols keeps you close to Christ.
Many of us have the wrong notion about wealth. Human nature wants us to possess and own stuff in this world so we can be recognized or respected. We study and get degrees so people can look up to us. We buy things so that we can say to ourselves that we are better off than others. We work hard to earn money and mostly compromise our own families. We get ourselves so busy gaining recognition and wealth that we lose our sense of priorities. We leave out God in the equation. No wonder we don’t get far.
The bible tells us that true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. When we were born, we had nothing, so when we die, we can’t take anything with us too.
PRAYER
Lord, please teach me how to be contented and live a simple life.
REFLECTION
How can contentment be considered true wealth?
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