TODAY’S MANNASATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018
TOPIC: DOING GOOD
TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:13-21
1) THE KEY VERSE:
“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate”
(1 Timothy 6:18).
2) THE TEXT:
(1 TIMOTHY 6: 13 – 21 KJV)
“13. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
14. That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
15. Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
16. Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
17. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19. Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
20. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
21. Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.”
3) THE MESSAGE:
i) A corn of wheat has life in it. The life in the corn of wheat has unlimited possibilities of being multiplied to infinity through continuous sowing.
ii) One corn of wheat sown produces seeds that have the potential of turning around the fortunes of a man, family or nation.
iii) However, this potential in the corn of wheat is realisable if it fulfils one necessary condition: it must give up its present state and take up another state that would realise its purpose.
iv) The passage under consideration talks about the right attitude to earthly riches, in relation to our service to God and men.
v) Like a corn of wheat, which, though, has the potential to produce abundant seeds, the rich though already seemingly comfortable, is capable of multiplying his riches if they are properly used to please God and bless humanity.
vi) Many have the talent to earn money; yet, do not use it for God’s service and benefit of humankind. Sadly, some rich brethren tend to distance themselves from this hands-on ministry.
vii) Wholehearted service to God is shown in our willingness to express a kind gesture of love towards others.
viii) At the same time, poor brethren must never take advantage of the rich brethren or be envious of their wealth.
ix) The rich must not be “high-minded” as to separate themselves from the poor folks. All must live in unity to show forth the praise of God.
4) THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The path of dying to self is the highway to a successful destiny.
5) BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR:
PROVERBS 19-21
Happy Weekend
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