A lot of times we do not feel like we have enough, enough food, clothing, housing, money, education, recreation, or just plain stuff. We think if only we could have a little more money we can get the things we need and want. Somehow we never get there because after getting what we want we still have wants and needs.
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5.
KEEP
Keep is an action word and suggest a long-term process. This Bible verse is pointing to an ongoing lifestyle.
A LIFESTYLE FREE FROM LOVE OF MONEY
To be free from something means you are not under its control or enslaved by it. The love of money can bring you into emotional and psychological slavery. You will spend more of your time serving money than on other healthier activities.
When you love something you think about it all the time. It affects all your choices and becomes the object of your time, thoughts, and energy.
We forget that money is a tool. It is something we use, hopefully, we use it wisely. It is a test because God has given specific commands concerning it. Money is not the purpose of our lives.
A LIFESTYLE THAT IS CONTENT
To be content is to have a healthy evaluation of where God has put you and what he has given you. It is to be thankful for what you have and what you do not have.
A LIFESTYLE THAT REMEMBERS GOD HAS SAID
This lifestyle trusts God and his Word. Our focus must be on God, not ourselves or our possessions. We must remember His Word and His promises. God has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He is better and more satisfying than the things of this world.
Learn to be content with God and you will be content with all the things of this life.
To read the entire chapter of Hebrews 13 click here.
If you feel that God is not part of your life then see my other blog about salvation.
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5.
KEEP
Keep is an action word and suggest a long-term process. This Bible verse is pointing to an ongoing lifestyle.
A LIFESTYLE FREE FROM LOVE OF MONEY
To be free from something means you are not under its control or enslaved by it. The love of money can bring you into emotional and psychological slavery. You will spend more of your time serving money than on other healthier activities.
When you love something you think about it all the time. It affects all your choices and becomes the object of your time, thoughts, and energy.
We forget that money is a tool. It is something we use, hopefully, we use it wisely. It is a test because God has given specific commands concerning it. Money is not the purpose of our lives.
A LIFESTYLE THAT IS CONTENT
To be content is to have a healthy evaluation of where God has put you and what he has given you. It is to be thankful for what you have and what you do not have.
A LIFESTYLE THAT REMEMBERS GOD HAS SAID
This lifestyle trusts God and his Word. Our focus must be on God, not ourselves or our possessions. We must remember His Word and His promises. God has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." He is better and more satisfying than the things of this world.
Learn to be content with God and you will be content with all the things of this life.
To read the entire chapter of Hebrews 13 click here.
If you feel that God is not part of your life then see my other blog about salvation.
