New Testament · Epistle
1 Timothy 6:17
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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
About 1 Timothy 6:17
Few verses address Wealth in the Bible as directly as 1 Timothy 6:17. This New Testament passage from the epistle of 1 Timothy has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 62:10
“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”
- Proverbs 11:28
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
- Proverbs 23:5
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
- Matthew 6:24
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
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How to Apply 1 Timothy 6:17
Pray through 1 Timothy 6:17 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Wealth in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.