Godliness with contentment

But godliness with contentment is great gain. —1 Timothy 6:6

Thoughts on Today’s Verse…

What determines our financial worth? Do we compute it in terms of dollars, or possessions, or investments? Paul reminded Timothy that ultimate gain, the gain of inestimable value, is really determined by a very simple formula: net worth = (godly character) X (contentment). What would happen if we recognized the truly wealthy as those who were godly in their character and contented with their blessings in life?

Verse of the day – Charm is Deceptive

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. —Proverbs 31:30

Thoughts on Today’s Verse…

So many things we honor and exalt in our culture are shallow and temporary. The one thing that lasts in a beautiful woman is not her charm or her beauty, but her godliness. Let’s make sure that our church families and our physical families value godly women and give them the praise they deserve!

Verse of the Day – God wants us to be Productive

Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. —2 Peter 1:5-8

Thoughts on Today’s Verse…

Wow! What a message. God wants us to be productive in our lives. He wants us to have more than just head knowledge, he wants us to put it to work in our lives and be effective and productive with it. But for me, I’ve got to put out some effort and try to grow in these qualities. Peter is saying, “Okay folks, God wants you to get after it and make a difference through your life!” I’m ready! Let’s begin today.