Is it a sin to be rich?

Date: November 5, 2022
Topic: Riches
Passage: 1 Timothy 6:17–1 Timothy 6:21

Paul gives instructions to rich Christians. Notice in verse 17 what temptations the rich are warned about. He makes it clear that Christianity is not opposed to those who are already rich, but it is very important what their attitude is toward their riches and how they use them. He warns them …

What is your Definition of Success?

Date: October 4, 2022
Topic: Success
Passage: 1 Timothy 6:11–1 Timothy 6:16

Paul shares with Timothy three principles that will bring success in the ministry if they are followed …

What keeps You from being Content?

Date: August 4, 2020
Topic: Contentment
Passage: 1 Timothy 6:1–1 Timothy 6:10

The message of salvation appealed to slaves and many of them became believers. Paul told the slaves to maintain an attitude of respect as a testimony to their unbelieving masters (vv. 1-2). If a master is a Christian, they should give even better respect to him. The danger was that a Christian …

What keeps you from being content?

Date: February 23, 2020
Topic: Contentment
Passage: 1 Timothy 6:3–1 Timothy 6:10

A man became envious of his friends because they had larger and more luxurious homes. So he listed his house with a real estate firm, planning to sell it and to purchase a more impressive home. Shortly afterward, as he was reading the classified section of the newspaper, he saw a …

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