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NASB | 1 Timothy 6:17 ¶ Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 6:17 ¶ As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. |
Bible Question:
Could you elaborate on "heresy"? Your point 1. What brings a persons doctrine to the point of "heresy". Is it ok for a believer, not a preacher, to buy fancy clothes or pink wigs? I know a guy that wrote a book against the prosperity preachers and he lives in a home that's 3/4 of a Million dollars. Is that right? Or a better question would be, who is qualified to set the standard and say "That is too much money to spend on that"? Most missionaries I know think that everyone believer in the states is too blessed financially and they don't give enough. And most christians that I hear about say that the tv preachers get too much. Where's the balance? And why can't we use the dollar symbol in this forum? it'd save so much time. |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... 1 Cor 11:19; Gal 5:20; Php 4:11-13; 1 Tim 6:3-10, 17-18; 2 Pet 2:1; Heb 13:5-6 ... In the Andes, The topic heresy has been discussed before. Use Quick Search on the subject. Hairesis is the Greek word meaning "act of taking, capture" "a body of men following their own tenets" "dissensions arising from diversity of opinions and aims" Read 1 Cor 11:19; Gal 5:20; 2 Pet 2:1 ... and there are six references in Acts. It is NOT ok for a believer to buy fancy clothes or pink wigs, et. al. for the wrong reason (1 Tim 6:3-10, 17-18) The key is contentment ... be content with what you have (Php 4:11-13, 1 Tim 6:6-10, Heb 13:5-6). God never promised health and wealth. Searcher |