June 23. Psalms ch 121-123
SOME THOUGHTS ON WEALTH
But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:6-9 NASB1995
GOOD DAY: I got the post today from a friend on his thoughts on wealth. Pls read meditatively and spread the post.
I vividly recall the story of a man who became popular for engaging in money rituals just to buy the 80’s edition of the Honda Prelude; you wouldn’t buy that car for 50k today.
A guy brutally murdered his brother, just because he wanted to acquire the rave of the moment – Pathfinder Jeep. That same vehicle is now better described as a coffin…. Vanity
I remember as a kid, my whole street gathered at a neighbour’s house to watch a”drama” shown on a “double-door black & white television”. Today there is plasma television and its almost found in every student’s room….. Vanity
Some ladies left their true loves because some rich guy then persuaded them with a Benz 190, which turned out to be the only car they ever owned till date. They found out too late that true love is invaluable….. Vanity
What about Santana, Mercedes Benz V boot, 505 Evolution, Toyota Crown?… All overtaken by latest models of Camry, Honda, Bugatti, Bentley, X6, Acura and Infinity…. Vanity!
A guy declared drinks because he launched the Nokia-3310 phone in 2002. Today that phone would embarrass the owner and is a joke compared to the low cost and everyday phones….. Vanity
What about the MTN SIM card that many people went extra miles before they bought for over 30k, today you will not buy it anywhere because all networks are begging people to even take it for free…. Vanity
People are still making the most horrific sacrifices over ‘vanity’ and make enemies over worthless material things. What can I say? Look back at that one thing you want to kill or die for today, and see what becomes of it tomorrow. There is absolutely nothing you can’t achieve. … Take it easy!
All you need is a little time and PATIENCE and you would thank God without regrets. There is actually nothing in this world that is worth going to Hell for, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
TAKE IT EASY!
*This piece is from a friend.*
PRAY: Dear Lord, please make me contented with the wealth You give me power to make.