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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