Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Timothy 6:13-19
by: Linda Harris.
Gaining riches in this world seems to be the goal of most people. Even Christians are prone to this focus. But worldly riches last only as long as we are in this world (1 Timothy 6:7). However, gaining heavenly riches will last for all eternity (Matthew 6:19-21).
How do we gain these riches? Through doing good, focusing on good works and generosity (6:18). What will those riches be? We will receive crowns that we will in turn cast at the feet of Jesus as our sacrifice (1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2:10 say more about crowns).