1 Timothy 6:17-19 (KJV) 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;
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
It is possible for rich people to fall into the error of thinking that they have no need of God.
“Uncertain riches” God can take away from men whatever He has allowed them to get. Such a result is fitting for those who have stray from God.
“Gives us richly” God is not greedy nor does he hold tightly to whatever He has. Our hope and trust should be in Him, not in people or in the material things which we see with our eyes.
“To enjoy” God wants us to enjoy what He has given to us and He does not want us to think it is wrong for us to enjoy them.
“Rich in good deeds”– We have true spiritual riches. Those who use their riches only for themselves are actually throwing them away.
“Share”– what we do now, what we give now has a profound influence on our eternal future. It is a very sad thing that many people who could do much good with their money selfishly use it only for themselves or spend it for nothing of real value.
God has entrusted some of us with great riches. And it’s often too easy to look at a comfortable home or a big bank account and lose sight of the Giver behind it. Still, all wealth is only with us for a short time and can be gone in an instant. Only God, who gives us all things, is worthy of our trust.
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