1 Timothy 6:17-19·~1 min
A Charge to the Rich
Paul says the rich in this present age must not be proud or put their hope in uncertain riches, but in God who richly provides all things to enjoy. They are to do good, be generous, and ready to share, storing up treasure for the future and taking hold of what is truly life.
I17nstruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. 18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, 19treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Section summaryPaul tells Timothy to instruct the rich not to trust in uncertain wealth or become proud, but to hope in God who richly provides. They are to do good, be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, laying up a future treasure that leads into true life.
Role in the chapterThis section applies the chapter's teaching about money to those who have much of it. It turns wealth from a temptation into an opportunity for generosity and hope.