The
First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy Chapter Six
1
Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their masters
worthy of all honor, that the Name of God, and his doctrine be not
evil spoken of.
2
And they which have believing masters, let them not despise them,
because they are brethren, but rather do service, because they are
faithful, and beloved, and partakers of the benefit. These things
teach and exhort.
3
If any man teach otherwise, and consenteth not to the wholesome words
of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to
godliness,
4
He is puffed up and knoweth nothing, but doteth about questions and
strive of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil
surmisings,
5
Froward disputations of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the
truth, which think that gain is godliness: from such separate
thyself.
6
But godliness is great gain, if a man be content with that he hath.
7
For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain, that we can
carry nothing out.
8
Therefore when we have food and raiment, let us therewith be content.
9
For they that will be rich, fall into tentation and snares, and into
many foolish and noisome lusts, which drown men in perdition and
destruction.
10
For the desire of money is the root of all evil, which while some
lusted after they erred from the faith, and pierced themselves
through with many sorrows.
11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and follow after
righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and meekness.
12
Fight the good fight of faith: lay hold of eternal life, whereunto
thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses.
13
I charge thee in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and
before Jesus Christ, which under Pontius Pilate witnessed a good
confession.
14
That thou keep this commandment without spot, and unrebukeable, until
the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15
Which in due time he shall show, that is blessed and Prince only, the
King of kings and Lord of lords.
16
Who only hath immortality, and dwelleth in the light that none can
attain unto, whom never man saw, neither can see, unto whom be honor
and power everlasting, Amen.
17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high
minded, and that they trust not in uncertain riches, but in the
living God, (which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy.)
18
That they do good, and be rich in good works, and be ready to
distribute, and communicate,
19
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time
to come, that they may obtain eternal life.
20
O Timothy, keep that which is committed unto thee, and avoid profane
and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called,
21
Which while some profess, they have erred concerning the faith. Grace
be with thee, Amen
Editor’s
thoughts:
Verses
5-6 - There are those that seek to only get rich and profit from the
Gospel of Christ. They care little if anything at all about the
message. For such persons, admonish, and if they refuse, then avoid.
God has made provision (Read Luke 27-28) for your most basic of
needs, with this be content.
Verses
11-12 - Again read Philippians 4:8, and meditate upon these verses.
All things that are of good report and noble, seek in your lives. All
that is ungodly avoid, for they profit naught but anger, which yields
to hatred. Likewise, it causes confusion and division among all men.
Stay the course of righteousness and avoid the path of carnal
desires.
Verse
20 - Read Isaiah 5:21, as it calls the knowledge of man as being
false.
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