In these days when Church meetings have become nothing other than a business summit, it is becoming increasingly difficult to tell which is the correct standard from God’s perspective- gain is godliness or godliness is gain.
I am not in the least opposed to messages on prosperity or the success of believers but I do not agree that any of those can equate to a right standing with God. The Bible says that godliness with contentment is great gain. It’s important to note that contentment is a godly virtue so even when there is gain, without contentment, we are bound to continue in the vicious cycle of chasing the wind.
What’s my point? Let us make effort to pursue godliness as much as we pursue success or even more than we pursue these physical gains. Everyone of the fruits of these successes that we pursue so fervently these days, do not have eternal relevance.
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36
This question of our Lord Jesus is more relevant today than at any other time. What are you chasing after? Have you put more premium on it than you have put on your soul? Please make effort to study the Bible for your self. The Word of God does not define gain as godliness. If gain were to be godliness then the Bill Gates and Dangotes of our time would be high priests.
It’s quite regrettable that we are taught today that affluence is equal to living right with God. It's a lie of the enemy to keep us where he wants us to be.
God wants us to prosper in all things but only as our souls prosper.
Prayer Point
Lord, please help me to pursue after godliness so that every other gain will be added to me.
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