Matthew 7:13-14 CSB – Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that lead to life, and few find it.
1 Timothy 6:6 CSB – But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Ingredient #1: Contentment
1 Timothy 6:7-10 CSB – For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out. If we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Stuff
Joshua 6
Joshua 7:1 CSB – The Israelites, however, were unfaithful regarding the things set apart for destruction. Achan son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart, and the Lord’s anger burned against the Israelites.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 CSB – Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share, storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.
Circumstances
Philippians 4:12, 13 CSB – I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content – whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Practice Gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB – Give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Stop Comparing Yourself
Proverbs 14:30 CSB – A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
Participate in God’s Mission
Matthew 28:19-20 CSB – Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have command you.
Ingredient #2: Godliness
Pursue God with Everything You Have
1 Timothy 6:11 CSB – But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Righteousness –
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Take Hold of Eternal Life
1 Timothy 6:12 CSB – Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called and about which you have made a good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Peter 2:11 CSB – Dear friends, I urge you as strangers and exiles to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against the soul.
