13. READ: 1 TIMOTHY 6:3-19
[1 Timothy 6:3] "If anyone teaches false doctrines and
does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ
and to godly teaching, [4] he is conceited and understands nothing.
He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about
words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions
[5] and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have
been robbed of the Truth and who think that godliness is a means to
financial gain.
[6] "But godliness with contentment is great gain. [7]
For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out
of it. [8] But if we have food and clothing, we will be content
with that. [9] People who want to get rich fall into temptation and
a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men
into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is a root of
all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from
the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
[11] "But you, man of God, flee from all this, and
pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and
gentleness. [12] Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of
the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good
confession in the presence of many witnesses. [13] In the sight of
God, Who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, Who while
testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge
you [14] to keep this command without spot or blame until the
appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, [15] which God will bring about
in His Own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of
kings and Lord of lords, [16] Who alone is immortal and Who lives
in unapproachable light, Whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be
honor and might forever. Amen.
[17] "Command those who are rich in this present world not
to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so
uncertain, but to put their hope in God, Who richly provides us
with everything for our enjoyment. [18] Command them to do good, to
be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
[19] In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm
foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the
life that is truly life."
a. What can we take with us out of this world?
b. What should we take hold of?
c. At what time will God bring about the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ?
d. What must we NOT put our hope in?
e. What does God richly provide for us?
f. What may we take hold of in the coming age?
