Nigerian Baptist Convention Devotional For April 24, 2022 : Topic – CHOOSE YOUR MASTER WISELY
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CHOOSE YOUR MASTER WISELY
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Bible Text: Luke 16:13-15
Memory Verse: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Luke 16:13, NIV
During elections, several people campaigned for different candidates, however, one person will finally emerged for such a post. Usually, the winner will always forsake the people for his own selfish interest by seeking after his or her welfare, and neglecting the people. Most times, people choose wrongly.
During one of His special teaching sessions, Jesus Christ taught His audience the importance of faithfulness in handling business. This made Him tell the story of a dishonest manager. The manager played smart and the master praised him but he was dishonest. Jesus condemned the manager’s action and He taught the audience the key to faithfulness in handling resources. He taught them that it is in choosing that you know who controls your life.
Money has spirit, which controls humankind, and it leads them to unfaithfulness and corruption. But, if God controls a person, he will be able to faithfully handle anything under his or her care. Who have you chosen to be your master; God or money? If you choose God, He will keep you above corruption and He will bless you in all you do.
Insight: The love of money is a bad master.
Prayer: God, I yield my heart to you, take Your place, occupy the center therein and be my LORD in Jesus name.
RBT Passage: 2 Kings 17-18