Be Realistic

"If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Humbly consent to wholesome words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and to the teachings which accords with godliness [wholeness]. Proud mind cannot see the reality as it is, but humble heart can. Be content with what you have now because all is from the Father in heaven. Balanced wholeness with contentment is great gain.

Do not pursue making money, but be content having food and clothing. Money is not evil, but the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man cannot serve two masters: God and Mammon. There is no gray area of having both. It must be one or the other. Those who fall into temptation and a snare to be rich cannot escape from piercing themselves through with many sorrows.

The words of God reveal honestly and plainly what the reality of life is. Take heed to what you listen and hear, because it is given for you by the Generous Father who desires you to live a life worthy of truth, not falling into the trap of illusion. Our God is a Realist! He knows what you really need. Furthermore, He is able to meet your need no matter what.