For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. — 1 Timothy 6:7

Godliness combined with happiness is a great wealth! (cf. 1 Tim. 6:6) So, what do we need in order to be happy? Paul tells Timothy that we should be able to be happy as long as we have food and clothes. When our wants go outside of that channel, when covetousness and greed take over, our lives get out of hand, and we replace God with a hunger for something that becomes our idol (cf. Colossians 3:5). God wants us to trust that he is enough and see everything else as a result of his grace.

 

Thought

Godliness combined with happiness is a great wealth! (cf. 1 Tim. 6:6) So, what do we need in order to be happy? Paul tells Timothy that we should be able to be happy as long as we have food and clothes. When our wants go outside of that channel, when covetousness and greed take over, our lives get out of hand, and we replace God with a hunger for something that becomes our idol (cf. Colossians 3:5). God wants us to trust that he is enough and see everything else as a result of his grace.

 

Prayer

Holy God, pardon me for being caught up in the lifestyle of greed and covetousness, of excess and luxury. Help my heart to be pleased with the benefits you have so abundantly poured out on me and to find my pleasure in you and your people whom you have put into my life. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.