READ: 1 Timothy 6:17-21
“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; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, …” – 1 Timothy 6:17-18
Paul’s instructions are clear. Have good works! Do good things! Don’t be high-minded! Help other people!
Paul warned all Christians and declared that rich people should be rich in good works. They should be seen as givers. They should be seen to be doing good things and distributing their wealth. He said that this would create a good foundation for them in eternity.
Notice Hannah’s vision (1 Samuel 1:11) – “Give me a child so I can give him away to become a prophet.” All she wanted was to have a child that she could give away. She labored to be pregnant just so that she could give away the child. She did not want a child that she could keep. She did not want a child that she could play with and enjoy like any other mother. Because she was labouring to be a blessing, God opened her womb and gave her that child and much more. How many people work so hard just so they can give everything away? What an amazing testimony of laboring to be a blessing.
Seeking the kingdom of God first is seeking to be a blessing. Instead of seeking your personal wealth, you seek the wealth of God’s kingdom. As you seek the interests of God’s kingdom, you will end up having all things.
Seeking the kingdom of God first is seeking to be a blessing. Instead of seeking your personal wealth, you seek the wealth of God’s kingdom. As you seek the interests of God’s kingdom, you will end up having all things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33