1 Timothy 6:17

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1 Timothy 6:17

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Summary

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;

Charge

1 Timothy 6:13

1 Timothy 1:3

1 Timothy 5:21

That they

Uncertain riches

Proverbs 23:5

Proverbs 27:24

Ecclesiastes 5:13

Who

General references

1 Timothy 5:7

Bible References

Charge

I charge you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession:

As I urged you to stay at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that you might command certain men not to teach strange doctrines.

I charge you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these [principles] without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

That they

It shall be like the time when Jehovah your God brought you into the land he promised to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. He would give you large and beautiful cities that you did not build.

When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'

Bless with the best things of the ancient mountains, and with the choice things of the everlasting hills.

However when he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He was unfaithful to Jehovah his God. He went into Jehovah's Temple to burn incense on the incense altar.

But Hezekiah was conceited. So he did not repay Jehovah for his kindness. Jehovah became angry with him, with Judah, and with Jerusalem.

The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses the covetous, which Jehovah abhors.

They have no drudgery in their lives like ordinary people. They are not plagued with problems like mankind.

If I am full I could deny you and say, Who is Jehovah? Or if I am poor and steal, I could take God's name in vain.

O you people of this generation consider the word of Jehovah! Have I been a wilderness, a land of thick darkness, for Israel? Why do my people say that they are free to wander around and no longer come to me?

This was the guilt of your sister Sodom. She and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy.

The king spoke: Is this not great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?

Because of the greatness he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whom he chose he killed and whom he chose he kept alive. Whom he chose he raised up, and whom he chose he put down.

When I fed you, you were full. When you were full, you became arrogant. That is why you forgot me.

He brings them all up with the hook. He gathers them away in his net. He gladly gathers them and rejoices.

They were broken off because of unbelief! You stand by faith! Do not be conceited but be reverent.

Let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position (exaltation).

Render to her even as she rendered to you. Pay back double to her, double according to her works: in the cup that she has filled, fill double for her!

Uncertain riches

Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird.

Riches are not forever: and a crown does not endure for every generation.

I have seen a grievous evil under the sun. I have seen riches being hoarded by their owner to his downfall (distress).

Who

You give it to them, and they gather it up. You open your hand, and they are satisfied with many blessings.

All people go in search of these things. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

The congregation gathered and reported all God had done with them how he had opened the door of faith to the nations.

Men's hands do not serve him as if he needed anything. He gives life and breath to all.

General references

Jehovah sent Aaron and Moses with a message for the sons of Israel and for the king. He also ordered Aaron and Moses to free the people from Egypt.

You did not serve Jehovah your God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things.

If I have made gold my trust, or called fine gold my confidence,

Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow.

Do not accumulate large amounts of wealth on earth. This is where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal.

For the earth and that which fills it is Jehovah's. (Psalm 24:1)

Command these things that they may be without reproach.