1 Timothy 6:6-10
Paul previously detailed how false teaching leads those who are morally corrupt and deprived of the truth to useless wranglings, supposing that godliness is a means of profit.
Paul denounced this false belief and declared the truth about godliness: “Now godliness with contentment is great gain” (v.6). It is morally wrong to use godliness as a means of financial gain. You see, that’s the danger of failing to teach the words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the doctrine which is consistent with godliness. If you want great gain, you can have it through godliness with contentment. Trust in the Lord and do good; also, delight yourself in Him; He will give you the desires of your heart. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth (Col. 3:2).
Paul said that we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out (v.7). He also said that having food and clothing, with these we shall be content (v.8). Many people who desire to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction, leading to personal misery (v.9 NLT). Scripture is explicit about the dangers of trusting worldly riches. Jesus said that no servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. He declares that you cannot serve God and mammon (Luke 16:13). Remember, false teaching – “godliness is a means of gain” – leads to faithless living. “Godliness with contentment is great gain” and leads to fruitful living.
Lift your voice and shout, “Glory!”