Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
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.
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.
(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.
1 Timothy 6, penned by the Apostle Paul, serves as a final instruction guide in this epistle to Timothy, highlighting Christian conduct, warnings against false teachings, the pitfalls of the love of money, and the duty of the wealthy in their pursuit of godliness.
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.
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 chapter 6. English Standard Version. 1 Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since ...
