Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6 17 19 Danger

Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6: 17 -19 Danger to Avoid Duty to Fulfill Development to Consider 1

Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6: 17 -19 Danger to Avoid Ø Danger facing those who are rich: Being conceited – pride, to think lofty of oneself; Prov. 28: 11 vs. Phil. 2: 3 2. Being tempted – fixing hope on riches; Prov. 11: 28, Prov. 23: 4 -5, Luke 12: 16 -21 1. Ø Solution – fix your hope on God who richly supplies all things to enjoy! Eccl. 5: 18 -20 compare Matt. 6: 19 -21 2

Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6: 17 -19 Duty to Fulfill Ø The duty defined: 1. 2. 3. 4. Instruct them to do good – what is noble and excellent Rich in good works – abundantly furnished Be generous – bountiful; 2 Cor. 8: 1 -4 Ready to share – koinonia ; fellowship 3

Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6: 17 -19 Development to Consider Ø Investing in eternity: Storing up – amassing a treasure 2. Good foundation – fund; dividend not in this life 3. Life indeed – eternal life; true understanding of this world & the world to come 1. 4

Entrusted Treasure 1 Timothy 6: 17 -19 Application Ø Are you managing your treasure (time, talents, and money) in a God honoring way? Ø Are you investing in the souls of men and women for the furtherance of God’s Kingdom? Ø Do you truly posses an eternal perspective? 5