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[fusion_imageframe image_id=”21796|medium” max_width=”” style_type=”” blur=”” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”none” bordersize=”20″ bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”right” lightbox=”yes” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”http://highcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Wisdom-to-Escape-Foolish-Lusts-and-Many-Sorrows.jpg” lightbox_image_id=”21796|full” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]http://highcity.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Wisdom-to-Escape-Foolish-Lusts-and-Many-Sorrows-300×300.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][1 Timothy 6:6-16] “But godliness with contentment is great gain.
(7) For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
(8) And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
(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.
(11) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
(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.
(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”.
The Bible is teaching us that a devout life does not bring wealth, but since we brought nothing into this world and can surely take nothing out, let us be content with whatever we have if we have enough to eat and something to wear.
Don’t let the junk messages of many pulpit pimps turn you away from Christ to greed and indulgence. Many who live in these times will miss the rapture and may miss heaven, because they are too busy running after things. Even though many rich people will make heaven, many who have a quest to be rich will miss heaven. There is a big difference between being rich and desiring to be rich.
The Bible tells us that those who have a quest to be rich shall fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. The quest to be rich has a blinding effect. Indeed those who covet after money and love money shall err from the faith, and pierce themselves through with many sorrows.
Apostle Paul is teaching that, those who have decided to serve God, and want to be without rebuke at the appearing of the Lord, should do the following;
- Flee the love of money
- Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
- Fight the good fight of faith, and lay hold on eternal life.
He is in no wise suggesting that we should take an oath of poverty, but he is warning us against the dangers of desiring to be rich and pursuing success and wealth. I can assure you that the word of God is true and any attempt to pursue wealth, riches, money, and success will result in hurts and many sorrows. I believe that we should focus on living godly with contentment. We brought nothing into this world and we can take nothing out. I believe that if a servant of God should be content if he can afford;
- A descent accommodation
- A descent means of transport
- Descent food, clothes, healthcare, and education for his household;
A devout life may not bring riches, but it will save you from foolish and hurtful lust, and many sorrows. You may not drive a luxurious car, live in a mansion, or afford elite school for your children, or fly priority; but you will escape many sorrows.
Beloved, do not be fooled by the display of affluence and indulgence you see. Live godly and be content with your life. Rather, be a good steward of the blessing of God. Be diligent with the doors that the Lord opens for you. You will never regret keeping this wisdom. It will be great to have a mega-church, but dear pastor, be content with where you are now, while you pursue greater heights in God.
Stay Blessed
Noah Simpe Bediako
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