Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
If therefore God gives us any thing more than is necessary for us, let us take it thankfully, and use it for God’s glory; but if we have no more than is just necessary for us, let us not repine, or murmur, but be content, without murmuring against God, or using any undue means, out of an inordinate desire to get more.
David Guzik commentary on 1 Timothy 6, where Paul warns Timothy about the danger of riches for the Christian, and where he exalts God above all.
1. Timothy must charge those that are rich to beware of the temptations, and improve the opportunities, of their prosperous estate. (1.) He must caution them to take heed of pride. This is a sin that easily besets rich people, upon whom the world smiles.
(1 Timothy 6:7-8) The heart of contentment. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
But godliness — The genuine fear and love of God, and obedience to his will; with contentment — The inseparable companion of vital piety; is great gain — Brings unspeakable profit in time as well as in eternity, and indeed is the only true abiding gain; for all other gain is perishing.
These things teach and exhort. Verse 2. - Let them serve them the rather for rather do them service, A.V.; that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved for are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit, A.V. They that have believing masters.
Verse 1. Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters as worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. Let as many as are under the yoke … How many were these?
