Commands

January 12, 2013

The book of Timothy says that if we are rich in things of this world, we are not to be arrogant or have hope in our riches.  Why?  Because they are so uncertain.

However, we are commanded to hope in God, the One who richly provides us with “everything for our enjoyment.” What a blessing!

There’s an addendum to that command, and it’s this – We are also commanded to:

• ·         Do good
• ·         Be rich in good deeds
• ·         Be generous and willing to share

      It seems many of us have it the other way around.  We hope in our riches, thinking they will satisfy.  And we doubt in the One who satisfies, thinking He is uncertain.

Lots of commands in these verses, with lots of hope to follow, IF we get the order right!