1 Timothy 6:6-8 “Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.”  4 Ways to be Truly Wealthy  1. Write down what you are grateful for  2. Give something away  3. Leverage your access for the benefit of others  4. Budget generosity  1 Timothy 6:19 “By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

Three Categories of Negative People  1. Chronically Negative 2. Controllers 3. The Tempter  1 Timothy 6:4-5 “…they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between people.” I cannot control how other people respond.  Ways to Deal with Toxic People  1. Set Healthy Boundaries 2. You need to talk to God more and to toxic people less  Three Words to Remember  1. Jesus 2. Unity 3. Grace

1 Timothy 4:7-9 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.”  CS Lewis-“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”  Physical Training is Good – But Forever Training is Better  Philippians 4:8 “…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. “ God speaks to us through the Bible. - God’s Word. Spiritual Training is critical because some questions, problems, and pain in this life only have spiritual answers, comfort, and direction.

When you bend down to serve, God can lift you up to lead.  Matthew 20:25-28 “Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave--just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’”

 

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