(1Timothy 6:17)
Previously Paul taught that godliness with contentment is great gain (v.6). In other words, blessings from the Lord bring contentment. He went on to say that we came into this world with nothing, and for sure when we die, we will take nothing with us (v.7). He also warned that there is danger in coveting riches. They are not permanent and can tempt those who have a love of them to fall in a snare, setting their affections on them rather than on God. Riches do not save our souls; we are saved by the Word through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Apostle Paul had been addressing the various groups in the church in order to ward off any problems that some might cause, especially those who were teaching false doctrine, refusing to accept the words of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So, he instructed Timothy to “charge those who are rich in this world not to be haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (v.17).
Paul admonished the rich of this world to not be high and mighty, acting as though they are better than others; they should reflect a humble, Christlike attitude. Because he described riches as being “uncertain,” that means you cannot rely on them. “The deceitfulness [superficial pleasures and delight] of riches choke the word, and it yields no fruit” (Matt. 13:22 AMP). That’s why Paul said to put trust in the living God, who has generously given them all things to enjoy.
Lift your voice and shout, “Glory!”