"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out" (1 Tim 6:7, Unless otherwise stated: Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Used by permission. All rights reserved).
We didn’t bring ourselves into the world. God formed us in our mothers’ wombs (Ps 139:13). They bore us.
Not only will we not carry anything out, we won’t even carry ourselves. Pallbearers may, and Angels might (Luke 16:22), but all we will have is our existence, our relationship with God, and the joys or sorrows that come with it.
When this world finishes passing away (1 John 2:17), what will be left of what brings you fulfillment?
If your answer is “God,” then you can be content no matter the situation (Philip 4:11).
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim 6:7).
If your answer is “nothing,” what will you do about it?
Be content with nothing unless you are content in God,
Van
