“to do good, to abound in good deeds, to be generous and willing to share.”
1 Timothy 6:18
Lumin’s Faithful Translation
The setting
Paul wrote this letter to Timothy while the younger leader served the church in Ephesus, a busy trade city full of wealth and social status. Early believers often included both the affluent and the struggling, so Paul urged that material resources become tools for building up the community rather than personal pride. Generosity was a practical mark of discipleship in a culture where patronage and public honor shaped daily relationships.
Reflection
Where might the “excellent works” in this verse look different if you measured wealth by what you released rather than what you kept?
A prayer
God, open my eyes to the good I can do with what You’ve already placed in my hands. Make me quick to share and slow to hold back.
Carry it with you
Scan your schedule or belongings today and choose one concrete item, skill, or hour you can freely offer to someone who lacks it. Follow through before the day ends, keeping the focus on their need rather than any recognition.
