1 Timothy 6:3-20: Find Your Riches in Christ
SOME WELL-KNOWN Christian teachers and authors tell us that being a Christian means success and prosperity. If we are faithful, God will bless us with wealth. Other Christians advocate a simple lifestyle without interest in material possessions. What does Scripture say about how we are to regard money? In this chapter Paul concludes his agenda of how to lead the powerful and the powerless by addressing the wealthy members of the church.
Warming Up to God
What do you believe is the place of money in the life of a Christian?
Read 1 Timothy 6:3-20. »
Discovering the Word
- What do you think Paul means by an "unhealthy interest" (v. 4)?
- According to verses 6-8, how are we to find contentment?
- In your own words, how would you explain Paul's teaching on riches in verses 9-10?
- What was Paul commanding Timothy to do in this context (vv. 11-14)?
- How is Christ pictured in verses 13-16?
- Why do you think Paul told Timothy to turn away from "godless chatter" (v. 20)?
Applying the Word
- In what ways does your Christian life feel like a fight?
- Describe how you have seen Christians use riches to do good work.
- What has God entrusted to your care, and how do you guard it?
Responding in Prayer
Pray that you would be a good steward of what you have been given.
For Further Study
Stewards in the Kingdom by R. Scott Rodin