Devotion:
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Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
We are extremely blessed. Compared to the rest of the world we are all wealthy. The average individual income worldwide is around $10,000 per year. Because of modern conveniences such as air conditioning, transportation, appliances, and communication systems, we are living better lives than those who were wealthy in the nineteenth century.
Paul instructed Timothy to tell his congregation in Ephesus to not set their hope in riches but be rich in good works and ready to share with those who are in need. John Wesley once said, “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” We know good works do not save us, but they do express our love for God and others. When we serve others, we reflect the heart of God.
Personal Worship Option:
Generous God, thank You for being the source of all blessings, wisdom, and strength. Help me not to put my hope in wealth or earthly riches which fade and fail, but to trust fully in You. Teach me to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share with those in need. In Jesus name, Amen.
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