The rich in this world are addressed directly in the Bible. Jesus has advice and commands for them. These verses address the wealthy. The rich are those who have great abundance; more money and assets than over half of their peers, family, and neighbors. Having wealth changes almost everyone. Not only does their way of […]
Tag: 1 Timothy 6
BDBD is 1 Timothy 6:11-16
I awoke this morning under the cloud of depression, with concerns about money and the future. I think about God’s promise and wonder how much longer till he fulfills it. I tell myself that I have much to be thankful for and speak postcard prayers. Still, the feeling persists as I clean myself in preparation […]
BDBD is 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Frankly, I do not know of someone who does not love money. Jesus said, “You cannot love both God and money.” Here it says, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (10) “Love of money” in the original Greek is one word. It is not mistranslated. Money is what is […]
BDBD is 1 Timothy 6:1-2
Slavery is illegal practically everywhere in the world today. Yet, there are more slaves and human trafficking now than in all of recorded history. A slaver is one who takes away someone’s God-given freedom and rights for selfish gain. A slave is someone whose God-given freedom and rights have been taken away and is forced […]
