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Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Danger to Avoid Duty to Fulfill Development to Consider. Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Danger to Avoid Danger facing those who are rich: Being conceited – pride, to think lofty of oneself; Prov.28:11 vs. Phil. 2:3
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Entrusted Treasure1 Timothy 6:17-19 Danger to Avoid Duty to Fulfill Development to Consider
Entrusted Treasure1 Timothy 6:17-19 Danger to Avoid Danger facing those who are rich: Being conceited – pride, to think lofty of oneself; Prov.28:11 vs. Phil. 2:3 Being tempted – fixing hope on riches; Prov. 11:28, Prov. 23:4-5, Luke 12:16-21 Solution – fix your hope on God who richly supplies all things to enjoy! Eccl. 5:18-20 compare Matt. 6:19-21
Entrusted Treasure1 Timothy 6:17-19 Duty to Fulfill The duty defined: Instruct them to do good – what is noble and excellent Rich in good works – abundantly furnished Be generous – bountiful; 2 Cor. 8:1-4 Ready to share – koinonia ; fellowship
Entrusted Treasure1 Timothy 6:17-19 Development to Consider Investing in eternity: Storing up – amassing a treasure Good foundation – fund; dividend not in this life Life indeed – eternal life; true under-standing of this world & the world to come
Entrusted Treasure1 Timothy 6:17-19 Application Are you managing your treasure (time, talents, and money) in a God honoring way? Are you investing in the souls of men and women for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom? Do you truly posses an eternal perspective?