1Ti 6:17-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Tim 6:17-19: 6:17-19 In light of 6:11-16 , it is folly to treasure the transient wealth of this age (Jas 5:3 ). It is better to store up treasure for the coming age through trust in God and by being rich in good works and generous in love for others (see 1 Tim 1:5 ). Summary for 1Tim 6:17-18: 6:17-18 for our enjoyment: Christian hope does not lead to asceticism or communism but to the management of resources (Gen 1:28-30 ; 2:15 ), which we are to use for enjoyment (see 1 Tim 4:3-5 ; Ps 145:16 ; Acts 14:17 ) and for sharing Christ’s love with others (see Luke 12:16-34 ; 2 Cor 8:1

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l2 Cor 8:1–9:15►

‏ 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Summary for 1Tim 6:17-19: 6:17-19 ^a In light of 6:11-16 ^b, it is folly to treasure the transient wealth of this age (Jas 5:3 ^c). It is better to store up treasure for the coming age through trust in God and by being rich in good works and generous in love for others (see 1 Tim 1:5 ^d).
Summary for 1Tim 6:17-18: 6:17-18 ^e for our enjoyment: Christian hope does not lead to asceticism or communism but to the management of resources (Gen 1:28-30 ^f; 2:15 ^g), which we are to use for enjoyment (see 1 Tim 4:3-5 ^h; Ps 145:16 ⁱ; Acts 14:17 ^j) and for sharing Christ’s love with others (see Luke 12:16-34 ^k; 2 Cor 8:1–9:15 ^l).