Pursue Godliness, Not Riches

  1. The Danger of False Teaching and Greed
    • I Timothy 6:3-10
      1. Identifying False Teachers
        • They do not agree with sound doctrine and the teaching of godliness.
        • They are conceited, argumentative, and think that godliness is a means of financial gain.
        • Believers are instructed to withdraw from such people.
      2. The value of Godliness with Contentment
        • True great gain is godliness combined with contentment, not material wealth.
        • We brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out.
      3. The Trap of the Love of Money
        • Desiring to be rich leads to temptation and many foolish desires.
        • The love of money is a root of all evil that causes some to wonder from the faith resulting in great pain.
  2. The Pursuit of the Man of God
    • I Timothy 6:11-16
      1. Flee and Pursue
        • Righteousness
        • Godliness
        • Faith
        • Love
        • Steadfastness
        • Gentleness
      2. Fight the Good Fight
      3. The Final Mandate
        • It will prompt you to praise.
  3. The Proper use of True Riches
    • I Timothy 6:17-19
      1. Don’t measure your value by your wealth.
      2. Don’t measure your security by your wealth
      3. Don’t expect enjoyment in life to come from wealth
      4. Be rich in good deeds
      5. Be generous and willing to share
  4. Hold on to the Faith of the Gospel
    • I Timothy 6:20-21
      1. Guard what God has entrusted to you.
      2. Turn away from empty discussions and false teaching and put your hope in God alone.