“A Firm Foundation for the Coming Age”
1 Timothy 6:6–19
We give thanks for Evan Rodgers, who shared this week’s message. Paul reminds Timothy that the real treasure of life isn’t money or possessions—it’s a life lived for God. People come into this world with nothing and leave with nothing. What endures is how they have lived and who they have served along the way.
He warns that chasing riches can lead to worry, temptation, and empty pursuits. Instead, God’s people are called to something better: to pursue righteousness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. These qualities form the foundation of a life that stands strong.
Paul also tells those with resources not to place their hope in wealth, which is uncertain, but in God, who richly provides. The call is clear: do good, be generous, and be ready to share. Wealth is not given for self-indulgence, but as an opportunity for service.
Service makes faith real. Whether sharing food with the hungry, spending time with someone who feels alone, or offering energy to help lift another’s burden, every act of love lays a brick in the foundation of eternity. This is what Paul means by “the life that really is life.”
The invitation is simple: live with contentment, trust God, and use whatever you have—your time, your skills, your compassion—to serve others. That is how a firm foundation for the coming age is built.
Looking Ahead: World Communion Sunday
Next Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m., we will gather for World Communion Sunday, a time when Christians around the globe share one table and celebrate our unity in Christ.
Lay Pastor Adrienne Rossetti will bring the sermon, “Kindle the Gift” from Luke 17:5–10, and Pastor Alex Brown will lead us in the celebration of Holy Communion.
