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- 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.
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They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
- What Does the Bible Say About Riches? - OpenBible.info
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- What Does the Bible Say About Riches Of God? - OpenBible.info
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be...
- What Does the Bible Say About Riches? - OpenBible.info
Dec 2, 2022 · Jesus illustrated this in the parable of the rich fool, which teaches the foolishness of trusting in riches without keeping God as the center of one’s life (Luke 12:14–21). Jesus, who knows our hearts, warned us about trying to serve two masters (Luke 16:13).
- Luke 12:15 ESV / 165 helpful votes. And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
- 1 Timothy 6:17-19 ESV / 158 helpful votes. As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
- Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 150 helpful votes. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
- Philippians 4:19 ESV / 139 helpful votes. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. 1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes. Helpful.
- 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...
Oct 12, 2024 · Proverbs 22:4. “Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.”. This verse teaches that true prosperity comes from having a humble heart and reverential fear of God. It promises that humility leads to not only material blessings but also honor and abundant life.
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