Canaan Fellowship

Wealth and Godliness: A Study of 1 Timothy 6

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Wealth and Godliness: A Study of 1 Timothy 6
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Bill Teubl teaches from 1 Timothy 6, focusing on the biblical perspective on wealth. He provides practical definitions to frame the discussion, contrasting true, godly richness with false, evil pursuits of wealth. The core message is that contentment and generosity, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, lead to true spiritual wealth.

  • [00:00:00] The sermon focuses on 1 Timothy 6 and the subject of wealth, using physical possessions to understand spiritual truths.
  • [00:02:13] Bill emphasizes the importance of building a framework of understanding around key biblical subjects like wealth to better interpret scripture.
  • [00:04:28] He offers working definitions:
    • Rich: Having more than you need for the day.
    • Poor: Lacking certainty for your basic daily needs.
    • These states apply to both natural/physical and spiritual/experiential realms.
  • [00:10:15] Being rich or poor is not inherently good or bad; God sovereignly appoints seasons of each for our good.
  • [00:12:21] What is true aligns with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, promoting a godly life, while what is false contradicts them.
  • [00:15:04] Contradicting sound teaching leads to arguments, division, and corrupt minds, turning from the truth.
  • [00:16:35] A key motive behind such false teaching and division is often a craving for wealth, even using a show of godliness to get rich.
  • [00:18:47] In contrast, true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. Contentment ties richness to what is true and good.
  • [00:20:02] A practical test for contentment is being satisfied with having food and clothing.
  • [00:26:19] The love of money and craving for riches is a root of evil, leading people away from faith into many sorrows, tying riches to falsehood and evil.
  • [00:27:46] Instructions for those who are rich:
    1. [00:27:55] Do not be proud or arrogant about wealth.
    2. [00:30:40] Do not trust in money but in God, who provides.
    3. [00:32:32] Enjoy what God has given you.
  • [00:33:08] The rich are commanded to use their money to do good, to be rich in good works, and generous. Generosity ties riches to what is true and good.
  • [00:34:28] Hoarding is contrary to God’s design; believers should be open to giving and receiving.
  • [00:37:04] Generosity stores up true, spiritual treasure as a foundation for the future and for experiencing true life.
  • [00:37:50] The final charge is to guard what God has entrusted and avoid foolish, godless discussions that oppose sound knowledge.

Scripture References

1 Timothy 6
2 Corinthians 8-9
Philippians 4
Psalm 22

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