Absorbing God’s Word
“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 4:16
Applying God’s Word
This verse definitely speaks to me about being saved spiritually. Maybe it speaks a little about not being caught off guard financially, also.
Last June, I wrote a “Challenge” titled “Prepared Not Scared”. I suggested that everyone stock up on things they may need to weather an economic storm/recession. Back then I sensed a wave of inflation coming over the horizon, bringing with it, job cutbacks, food shortages, home foreclosures, etc.
In the last few weeks, we’ve had some big bank failures. Is our own bank safe? I’m not sure about mine, but I am committed to being “Prepared Not Scared”. By reducing my debt, paying some bills in advance and by watching my life and doctrine closely, I hope to be better equipped to handle the economic uncertainties of our times.
Accounting of God’s Word
Am I only concerned with my own life or do I care enough to help others as well?