1 Timothy 6:18 “Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,”
The Apostle Paul has several very pointed and direct words for the rich. His very direct instructions come in the context of his teaching on true contentment. Knowing there is a restlessness to always be getting more as we are prone to believe money brings satisfaction and status, even security, Paul confronts this thinking by telling several essential messages to the rich and those who want to be rich.
He tells the rich not to be in love with money as it is the root of all kinds of evil. (1 Tim. 6:10)
He tells the rich to stay humble. (1 Timothy 6:17a)
He tells the rich to forget about trusting in money as it is very unstable. (1 Timothy 6:17b
As he continues to instruct, he now tells the rich to do good and to have a mindset of giving to others and sharing with others at a moment’s notice. The rich are to be ready to give. As one acquires the means to take care of oneself they also look to see how to help others on their journey.
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give. Winston Churchill
Do you have a good grip on your money or does money have a grip, maybe a strong, tight grip on you? Are you more prone to generosity or to being greedy? Are you prone to be stingy (holding tight for yourself) or to be a sower of your money (sharing with others as an investment)?
In the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), we have those who were takers, keepers, and then a giver. The hero of the story is the one who said what is mine is mine but I am going to share it.
So, getting personal, are you using your money for good? Are you looking for opportunities to invest in others? Are you ready to share? Do you live to give?
From a good friend – “I have never missed anything that I gave away!”
Continue Strong Blessing Others As You Have Been Blessed,
And remember to DATE the Word