We must not allow materialism, riches, or the lack of riches to make us lukewarm. Wealth can aid in opening up new possibilities of service, but it can also be dangerous. (Matthew 19:24) A well to do person may feel that he does not need to be as zealous in the preaching work as others, provided that he makes sizable donations from time to time. Or he may feel that being wealthy entitles him to favors. Additionally, there are many pleasures and pastimes open to a wealthy person that others cannot afford. But those diversions take up time and may draw the unwary away from the Christian ministry, thus making the indiscreet one lukewarm. May we avoid all such snares and keep "working hard and exerting ourselves" wholeheartedly, with everlasting life in view. -1 TIMOTHY 4:8-10; 6:9-12.
Next time: Chapter Thirteen/Buy Gold Refined by Fire - 'Taking the Evening Meal'
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