1 Timothy 6:3-10,17 Some may deny these things, but they are sound, wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and are the foundation of a godly life. 4 Anyone who says anything different is both proud and stupid. He is quibbling over the meaning of Christ’s words and stirring up arguements ending in jealousy and anger, which only lead to name-calling, accusations, and evil suspicions. 5 These arguers- their minds warped by sins- don’t know how to tell the truth; to them the Good News is just a means of making money. Keep away from them. 6 Do you want to be truely rich? You already are if you are happy and good. 7 After all, we didn’t bring any money with us when when we came into the world, and we can’t carry away a single penny when we die. 8 So we should be well satisfied without money if we have enough food and clothing. 9 But people who long to be rich soon begin to do all kinds of wrong things to get money, things that hurt them and make them evil-minded and finally send them to hell itself. 10 For the love of money is the first step toward all kind of sin. Some people have even turned away from God because of their love for it, and as a result have pierced themselves with many sorrows. 17 Tell those who are rich not to be proud and not trust in money, which will soon be gone, but their pride and trust should be in the living God who always richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
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