MSB 1 TIM Chapter 6

Serving with Honor

(Ephesians 6:5–9, Colossians 3:22–25)

All who are under [the] yoke of slavery should regard [their] masters {as} fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and [our] teaching vvv will not be discredited. 2 Those who have believing masters vvv should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve [them] all the more, since those receiving [their] good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these [principles].

Reject False Doctrines

If anyone teaches another doctrine and vvv disagrees [with the] sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, 4 he is conceited [and] understands nothing. Instead, [he has] an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, 5 [and] constant friction between men of depraved mind [who are] devoid of the truth. [These men] regard godliness as a means of gain. Withdraw [yourself] from such.[fn]

Godliness with Contentment

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, so certainly[fn] vvv we cannot carry anything {out of it}. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge [them] into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is [the] root of all kinds of evil. By craving [it], some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

Fight the Good Fight

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, [and] gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called vvv [when you made] the good confession before many witnesses.

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who {made} the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate: 14 Keep [this] commandment without stain [or] reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which the blessed and only Sovereign [One]— the King of kings and Lord of lords— will bring about in His own time. 16 [He] alone is immortal [and] dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen [Him], nor can [anyone] see [Him]. To [Him be] honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

A Charge to the Rich

(Proverbs 23:1–5, James 5:1–6)

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited [and] not to put their hope in [the] uncertainty of wealth, but in the living God,[fn] who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. 18 [Instruct them] to do good, to be rich in good works, [and] to be generous [and] ready to share, 19 treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of eternal life.[fn]

Guard the Faith

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted [to you]. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called“knowledge,” 21 which some have professed and [thus] swerved away from the faith.

Grace [be] with you all. Amen.[fn]