THRIVE THOUGHT
How to Be Rich
Most of us know someone who seems richer than we are. That is why wealth can be deceptive. We often compare ourselves upward and fail to recognize the blessings God has already placed in our hands. The idea "it's not what you have, it's what you do with what you have," points us back to the biblical principle found in 1 Timothy 6.
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:17–19 (NIV)
The goal is not guilt but stewardship. God provides resources so His people can become channels of blessing. When as believers, we use our wealth for God's purposes, we invest in things that will outlast our earthly lives.
Generosity is a tangible expression of gratitude and trust. When we share our resources, we acknowledge that everything we have ultimately belongs to Him.
Today, instead of asking, "How much more do I need?" ask, "How can I use what God has already given me to bless someone else?" The richest people in God's kingdom are not those who possess the most, but those who give the most of themselves for the benefit of others.
Stanley, A. (2013). How to be rich: It's not what you have. It's what you do with what you have. Zondervan.
Erica Smith lives with her husband, J.R., and children Jeremiah and Eva in Fort Wayne, IN. She has spent her career in the financial services industry and is actively involved with Pathway Community Church’s Thrive Ministry.
Learn more about Thrive Financial Ministry HERE.
How to Be Rich
Most of us know someone who seems richer than we are. That is why wealth can be deceptive. We often compare ourselves upward and fail to recognize the blessings God has already placed in our hands. The idea "it's not what you have, it's what you do with what you have," points us back to the biblical principle found in 1 Timothy 6.
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:17–19 (NIV)
The goal is not guilt but stewardship. God provides resources so His people can become channels of blessing. When as believers, we use our wealth for God's purposes, we invest in things that will outlast our earthly lives.
Generosity is a tangible expression of gratitude and trust. When we share our resources, we acknowledge that everything we have ultimately belongs to Him.
Today, instead of asking, "How much more do I need?" ask, "How can I use what God has already given me to bless someone else?" The richest people in God's kingdom are not those who possess the most, but those who give the most of themselves for the benefit of others.
Stanley, A. (2013). How to be rich: It's not what you have. It's what you do with what you have. Zondervan.
Erica Smith lives with her husband, J.R., and children Jeremiah and Eva in Fort Wayne, IN. She has spent her career in the financial services industry and is actively involved with Pathway Community Church’s Thrive Ministry.
Learn more about Thrive Financial Ministry HERE.
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