"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." [1 Tim 6:6-7] Presently, in this world, profit, success, and gain are measured through tangible means. The more goods you have acquired, the more salary you procure, the more land or space …
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The Poor and Humble Messiah
"And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord…And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." [Lk 2:22, 24] In the …
Making Yourself Poor
If you seek to make yourself rich on this earth, in reality you have nothing, though you may obtain and possess many physical things. On the other hand, if you make yourself poor on this earth, by giving your things and money away, you will have great riches in heaven. Both states cannot be true. …
Caring For the Poor
We "should remember the poor." We were poor and Jesus Christ gave us everything. We have been "blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ" and surely, "God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." …