Seems these days that the devil is doing all he can to keep people from the healing power of God. He’s doing everything he can to keep us from godliness and contentment because he knows we’ll be free from his influence, his devices that steal, kill and destroy lives.
I love the types of Bible passages seen below. They keep me further away from the devil’s lies by reminding me of where my focus needs to be.
I love the peace and rest that verse 6 brings me – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” Verse 6 helps me to trust my Lord. The words remind me to trust that God’s in control of my life and situations. Such protecting, soothing and restful words…But godliness with contentment is great gain. =)
3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings (To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language.), evil surmisings (An idea or opinion based on insufficiently conclusive evidence; a conjecture.),
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
1 Timothy 6:3-11
God bless,
Mark