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RICHES YOU CAN’T CREATE

1 Timothy 6:17–19 KJV

Charge them that are rich in this world [present age], that they

[1] be not highminded [proud/haughty/arrogant],

[2] nor trust [have their hope set] in uncertain riches,

but in the living God,

who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

[3] That they do good [benefit others],

[4] that they be rich in good works [deeds/duties/occupation],

[5] ready to distribute [give/share],

[6] willing to communicate [partner/participate/share];

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation

against [for] the time to come [at & after Jesus’ appearing],

that they may lay hold on eternal life [true & lasting life].

RICHES YOU CAN’T TAKE

1) FOR OUR FAITHFUL WORSHIP (v17a)

• Don’t be proud—as though you got riches without God.

• Hope in God, not riches—only God is worthy of worship.

Q: Have you placed your hope in riches? Have you made riches into idols?

2) FOR OUR RICH ENJOYMENT (v17b)

• Enjoy in worship—by faith, not in doubting or defiance.

• Enjoy with praise—telling others about the goodness of God.

Q: Do you believe that God takes pleasure in giving good things for our enjoyment?

God has proven His love toward us: Romans 5:6-9.

3) FOR OUR ETERNAL STEWARDSHIP (v18-19)

• Do good with what God gives you—as God does for us.

• Be rich in good works—with time and resources riches may buy.

• Be ready to give—to image our generous God.

• Be eager to share and participate—as a member of Christ’s body.

Q: Do you let your riches hinder you from doing gospel good?

INVESTMENTS THAT AREN’T LOST (v19)

• Eternal joys

• Eternal love

• Eternal testimony

• Eternal image

Consider how Jesus said it: Mt. 6:19-20; Mk. 10:21; Lk. 12:21, 33-34; 16:1

Q: Are you wasting or investing the riches God has entrusted you?

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: Invest your riches like one who believes God and His gospel .