IT ALL BELONGS TO GOD, WE ARE SIMPLY STEWARDS

 

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Not Owners, but Stewards LISTEN   “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” —1 Timothy 6:17 Most of us wouldn’t think of ourselves as rich compared to the world’s wealthiest people.  Yet even Americans on the lowest rung of the economic ladder still are wealthy in comparison to the standard of living in most of the world today. Today if you have a roof over your head, a bed to sleep in, and some form of transportation, then compared to many people around the world, you’re rich.  Of course, you can enjoy what God has blessed you with. That isn’t a sin. However, the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy,  “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17 NKJV). We’re not owners, but stewards, of what God has put into our possession.  Along these lines, Paul told the believers in Philippi that their financial gift to him would result in a reward for them:  “Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account” (Philippians 4:17 NKJV). Paul was saying, “When you give to me or to the ministry I’m involved in, it will result in fruit to your account. God will credit you for that.” That’s an incredible thing for us to think about.  You will leave behind whatever you have on this earth, which will be divided among your relatives or whomever you choose. On the other hand, whatever you’ve invested in the work of God’s kingdom—every dollar you gave for ministry, every cent you contributed for the preaching of the gospel or for the support of your church—will result in spiritual fruit to your account. So don’t put your hope in wealth.  Instead, use what God has given you for good. Share this today:     The Women of the Bible Speak Receive a copy for your gift of support today » Our May book offer, The Women of the Bible Speak, by Shannon Bream compares and contrasts eight pairs of women whose stories are recorded in Scripture, teaching us valuable lessons that we can apply in our own lives. Receive a copy with your donation. Copyright © 2021 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved. Harvest Ministries exists with your support to Know God and Make Him Known. If you would like, you can update your preferences. This email may be considered an advertising or promotional email. Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie P.O. Box 4000, Riverside, CA 92514-4000 Phone: 1-800-821-3300