1 Timothy – Week 11 – Day 2

READ 

1 Timothy 6:6-8 

6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. 

Having mentioned godliness, Paul told what true godliness is. It is having godliness “with contentment.” Paul said that is “itself great wealth.” He reminded readers that when one leaves this world he takes nothing with him. This is a vivid reminder to everyone that someday we will all leave this world and whatever worldly goods we have gained will all be left behind. 

REFLECT 

Give thought to this sobering realization that someday everything will be left behind. What you can take with you are the souls you have won to Christ. 

RESPOND 

Regarding leaving this world, read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage tells of the time when believers will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.