Verse of the week · Week of February 21, 2027
The rich
Sunday's verse is Luke 12:15; Wednesday's companion is 1 Timothy 6:17-18. Print the bulletin insert for your church, the cards for a midweek group, or just keep one on the fridge.
Sunday February 21, 2027
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Luke 12:15
Wednesday February 24, 2027 · companion
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”
1 Timothy 6:17-18
Print it for your church or group
Everything here is free to reproduce: bulletin inserts, handouts, slides, newsletters. Letter or A4. Use card stock for the cards if you have it.
Luke 12:15 · King James Version
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
A life's worth is not measured by what it accumulates. Jesus says this plainly, unprompted.
- Question
- What does your life consist of, if not what you own?
- This week
- Give away something you were keeping just in case.
Wednesday · 1 Timothy 6:17-18
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Paul's instruction to the rich is not to feel guilty but to do something: be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share.
Use it at your church
One printed sheet reaches a whole congregation. Here is the simplest way to use this week's verse:
- Print the bulletin insert, cut it down the middle, and tuck one into each bulletin.
- Print the verse cards on card stock for the welcome table or a Wednesday group.
- Share the Sunday card image on your church's page or in the newsletter.
Free for church, class, and personal use. No permission or attribution needed beyond the web address on the card.
Daily Blessing
This is the same verse players unlock in The Official Bible Solitaire® this Sunday. Win the Daily Blessing game, earn the verse. Free to play.
