Jeremiah 37-38, 1 Timothy 6, Psalms 89:38-52, Proverbs 25:28
What God said to me – There is one method of training dogs where every time they obey or accomplish a task they receive a treat. They obey because they want the treat. There is another method where when they obey, they are petted and praised. They obey because they want to please their master. So many of My children are like the dog and the treat – they think if they are “good” then I will bless them – they obey and follow Me for the “treat” not because they love Me and want to please Me. So often they misconstrue My blessing on their lives to be financial success or career success or good health or good children when My true blessing is peace and joy and faith and hope no matter what your circumstances. Godliness actually is a means of gain, just not material gain – it is spiritual. Walking in obedience and seeking to please Me because you love Me brings joy and contentment because you trust that “I AM” at work for your good in every circumstance.