Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Kingdom First - Only One Master

January 25th, 2010
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What occupies my mind?
What concerns me?
When I think of security, is my focus on God or money?

If we are eager and driven to gain more we will stray from the faith and be pierced with many griefs - 1 Timothy 6:10

Secret to being content, I can do everything through him that gives me strength - Philippians 4:12-13

Judas: example of someone trying to live with 2 masters:

• Expressed concern for a waste of money that could have gone to the poor - John 12:4-6
• The hold money had on Judas' heart eventually led to his betrayal of Jesus

Guards responsible for securing Jesus' tomb
Elders gave large sums of money to have them lie about the disciples stealing the body of Jesus - Matthew 28:12

What is our selling point?
Do not put our hope in wealth, which is so uncertain - 1 Timothy 6:17
Keep your lives free from the love of money - Hebrews 13:5

Notes from: First... the Kingdom by Thomas A. Jones.