righteousness vs riches

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:6-12 NIV)

i love how this passage gives such a strongly sobering perspective on what we should seek to attain in life. modern day American society is drenched with materialism and the pursuit of personal gain, which is many times found hand-in-hand with immorality, godlessness and pride. we don't have to "have everything"... but those of us with our faith in Jesus Christ will be supplied with everything we need. in Him we find contentment and fulfilment that this world and all of its perceived treasures can never provide.

have a blessed day and wonderful weekend!