1Ti 6:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : Paul gives a reason for contentment: For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out (1 Timothy 6:7 ). Everything we have is given to us by God, and we leave this world with nothing. This truth reminds us not to place our happiness in material possessions, as they are temporary and cannot follow us into eternity (Ecclesiastes 5:15-16 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 6:7

v. 7: Paul gives a reason for contentment: For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out (1 Timothy 6:7 ^a). Everything we have is given to us by God, and we leave this world with nothing. This truth reminds us not to place our happiness in material possessions, as they are temporary and cannot follow us into eternity (Ecclesiastes 5:15-16 ^b).