1 Timothy 6:1-21 KJV
[1] Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
[2] And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
[3] If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
[4] He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
[5] Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
It is so important to not listen to false doctrines or teachers.
[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain.
[7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
So true. So many people don't realize this, so they spend so much time and effort on getting material wealth and not on things that matter.
[8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
It's so easy to fall into the trap of wanting worthless things.
[9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
[10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
It's not money in and of itself, it's the love of money that is the root of all evil. To love anything more than God is evil.
[11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
And woman ;)
[12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Don't forget to use the two-edged sword of truth in your fight!
[13] I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
[14] That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
[15] Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
[16] Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
[17] Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
[18] That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Use what God has given you, for Him. We are stewards of everything we have here, God owns it all.
[19] Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
[20] O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
[21] Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
Amen
Psalm 47:1-9 KJV
[1] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
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[2] For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
[3] He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
[4] He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
[5] God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
[6] Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
[7] For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
[8] God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
[9] The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Btw, I do pray for everyone who reads this, and I have not forgotten any of your prayer requests. I write all prayer requests and everyone I want to pray for in my prayer journal, so even though I don't mention everyone by name every time here, I do pray for you all in my own private prayers.
Dear Heavenly Father, You alone are wonderful, I will praise You for all Your marvellous deeds. You give and take away, You gave me health and now You have taken it away, yet I will still praise You. Thank you for everything You have done for us, we do not always know Your reasoning, but we know You are all mighty and all wise. Please help us to not fall into the trap of loving money, or anything else, more than You. Father please be near everyone in my prayer journal, You know each of their needs and struggles, You know more than me about each of their needs and struggles! Please guide and keep them, in Jesus's name, Amen