Daily Walk Through the New Testament

January 21
Read 1 Timothy 6:1-21

In our passage today, Paul describes how believers can have godly attitudes in many areas of life, giving clear instructions of things to avoid and to pursue. We are to avoid pride, excessive arguing, envy, and strife (vs. 3-5). We are to be free of the love of money and greed and be content with what God gives us (vs. 6-10). We can’t take earthly riches to heaven, so the Father instructs us to send treasures ahead by investing our personal resources — time, talents, and gifts (including money) — to the cause of Christ.
Paul says in vs. 11-12, to “Flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life”. We are to respect authority figures, consent to the words of Christ, and be content (vs. 1, 3, 6). We are to be motivated not by selfish gains, religious approval, or pressure from others, but by our love for God. As we aim to live a life that pleases Him, we are to study and apply God’s Word and walk by the Holy Spirit.
This humble state of godliness described in today’s passage is the condition of the soul that Jesus exhibited during His 33 years on earth. Imitate your Savior and Lord today. Recognize and confess your sin regularly to help you remain in this blessed state, and remember that everything you do in this godly condition and in His Holy Spirit will be blessed here and rewarded in heaven.