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The rich should set their affections and place their trust, not in these uncertain riches, but in God, the bestower of them, who wills, too, that His creatures should find pleasure in these His gifts—given to us to enjoy.
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(18) That they do good, that they be rich in good works....
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Berean Greek New Testament 2016 Τοῖς πλουσίοις ἐν τῷ νῦν...
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Guzik Bible Commentary © 2013 David Guzik - No distribution...
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The appearing of Christ is certain, but it is not for us to...
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1 Timothy 6:17-19. King James Version. 17 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; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- Stewards of God’s Wealth
- To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Be Humble
- To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Put Our Hope in God and Not Wealth
- To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Enjoy God’s Gifts
- To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Pursue God’s Rewards
- Stewards of God’s Word
- To Be Good Stewards of God’s Word, We Must Guard It
- To Be Good Stewards of God’s Word, We Must Reject False Doctrine
- To Be Good Stewards of God’s Word and Wealth, We Must Rely on God’s Grace
- Conclusion
Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm fou...
Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty 1 Timothy 6:17 The word “command” is a military word. This is not a suggestion but a command from our Lord through Paul. The rich Ephesians were called to not be haughty or prideful. Pride is something that we all struggle with. However, wealth makes us more inclined towards this pa...
Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17 Paul commands the rich to not put their hope in wealth but in God. This is one of the problems with wealth. We tend to put our hope in it. We trus...
or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17b With the command to not put our hope in riches, clearly, Paul is not teaching asceticism. The rich don’t need to sell their riches, because God gives us everything for our enjoyment (v. 17). He is the giver of ev...
In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life. 1 Timothy 6:19 Observation Question:What two incentives does Paul give the wealthy for being generous? To motivate the wealthy Ephesians to be generous, he tells them that abundant giving has two rewards: riches in heav...
After focusing on the believer’s stewardship of wealth, he focuses on the stewardship of God’s Word. This is our greatest stewardship. Second Timothy 2:15(ESV) says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” God will one day approve those who faithfully wor...
O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you 1 Timothy 6:20 As mentioned, the word “entrusted” was used of keeping valuables in a safe place.8 This refers back to 1 Timothy 6:12where Timothy was commanded to “Fight the good fight of the faith.” Timothy was to protect or guard the Christian message that had been passed on to him. He was to keep...
Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called “knowledge.” By professing it, some have strayed from the faith. Grace be with you all. 1 Timothy 6:20b-21 Observation Question:How does Paul describe false teaching? Paul calls for Timothy and the Ephesians to turn away from false teaching. Obviously, some were welcoming and accepting it, mayb...
Grace be with you all. 1 Timothy 6:21 Finally, Paul closes with “Grace be with you all.” This grace applies to the instructions in the whole letter including being good stewards of the Word of God and wealth. If we are going to be good stewards of God’s riches, it can only be done through God’s unmerited favor. We cannot do it on our own. No doubt,...
How can we be good stewards of God’s riches—his wealth and his Word? 1. To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Be Humble 2. To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Put Our Hope in God and Not Wealth 3. To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Enjoy God’s Gifts 4. To Be Good Stewards of Wealth, We Must Be Rich in Good Deeds and Sacrificial Giving 5. To...
1 Timothy 6:17-20. King James Version. 17 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; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Oct 22, 2015 · In the passage where Jesus says “the poor are with you always,” Jesus is criticizing the disciples with this echo of Deuteronomy 15:11, where it is established that poverty is the result of society’s disobedience to God and of following the laws and commandments of empire.
The existence of poor gives scope for the exercise of the graces of charity, benevolence, and self-denial; and such opportunities will never be wanting while the world lasts. Me ye have not always; i.e. in bodily presence. When he speaks of being with his Church always to the end, he is speaking of his Divine presence.
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Matthew 26:11-13. King James Version. 11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
