DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JUNE 3, 2012
CHOOSE GODLINESS, NOT THE LOVE OF MONEY
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;
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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.
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.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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. I Timothy 6:3-12
When a man or woman is destitute of the truth of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, they are truly destitute. They are destitute of contentment and righteousness and eternal life with God. The corruptness within their mind causes them to have "strife over words," "envy," "strife,"evil thoughts." In the corruptness of the mind, they think that "gain is godliness." We are instructed to "withdraw" from such company.
What does it mean that"gain is godliness?" Men and women of corrupt minds will pursue after a worldly lifestyle of money and possessions, vacations and jewels, etc. thinking that the gain of these things proves their greatness. They follow after a corrupt system of worldliness, believing they are righteous (all good).
But we are to flee these things and allow God to build us up in His Kingdom. We will find contentment in the kingdom of God and our righteousness solely in Christ Jesus. Remember, "Godliness with contentment is great gain" (I Timothy 6:6).
So, my brother and sister, fight the good fight of faith. Don't allow anyone, or anything, or any corrupt system of thinking, to turn you away from your love and pursuit of God: read the Bible, fellowship with believers, go to Church, worship, pray, fast, focus on the hope and treasure of heaven.
Today, let us CHOOSE GODLINESS!
