The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines

The Christian And Money
1 Timothy 6:6-10,17-19
Mark A. Copeland
INTRODUCTION
1. The Bible says a great deal about money...
a. It speaks about earning and spending, saving and giving
b. It even tells about wasting our money
2. It puts to rest two commonly held misconceptions about money...
a. That money provides ultimate security - Pro 23:4-5; Lk 12:15
b. That God condemns the rich for being rich
1) He certainly hates false gain, wrong motives for getting rich, and lack of compassionate
generosity among the wealthy
2) But some of the most godly people in the Bible were rich (Job, Abraham, Joseph, David,
Solomon, Barnabas, Philemon, Lydia, etc.)
3. The Bible also teaches that both the rich and poor must fight similar battles, such as...
a. Envy of others
b. Greed for more
4. One passage in particular addresses several attitudes that often accompany money...
a. It is found in 1 Ti 6:6-10,17-19
b. Which can be divided into three sections: reminders, warnings and commands
[First, let’s consider the...]
I. REMINDERS TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT RICH
A. DON’T THINK RELIGION IS JUST A WAY TO GET RICH...
1. As did some in Timothy’s day - 1 Ti 6:5
2. As some do today (cf. “The Gospel Of Health And Wealth”)
3. Religion (godliness) is of value only when joined with contentment - 1 Ti 6:6
B. GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS THE GREAT GAIN...
1. That which constitutes true wealth - 1 Ti 6:6
a. A consistent, authentic walk with God
b. Combined with satisfaction and peace within (regardless of finances)
2. The key is contentment!
a. A quality that is learned - cf. Ph 4:11-12
b. How is it learned? By having:
1) A proper perspective on life - 1 Ti 6:7
a) “You can’t take with you”
b) “What did he leave behind?” “Everything.”
Sermons From First Timothy 61