Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Timothy 6:11-16
by: Jasmine Lynch.
Paul, a mentor to Timothy, in the first ten verses of this chapter, was advising him to stay away from disputes, men of corrupt mind, and the temptation to be rich, “for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (v.10, NKJV). We are to “flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness…[and] lay hold on eternal life” (v.11-12, NKJV). This is a timely reminder for us in the 21st century, as individuals are easily caught up in materialism and keeping God’s commands only when it is convenient.
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