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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. |
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Bible Note: Dear InTheAndes, Welcome to the forum!! You truly are an example of what it means to "forsake all, take up the Cross and follow Him." I will be "giving up" a week(like it was mine to begin with!!) at the end of July to travel with my church to Jeddito,AZ to witness to the Navajo. I understand what you are saying about how every little thing we do is going to offend SOMEBODY. Example, observing the Sabbath. Is it Saturday, or Sunday? With all the changes to the calendar over the last millenia or so, who knows? How many leap years have been missed? Today's Sunday, how do we know it really isn't Wednesday??? One thing you mentioned in your post caught my eye. You said, "because some christians are "offended" that it was expensive. "You should sell that couch and use the money to feed the poor" blah blah blah, You sell something that you own." Boy, did somebody just step out of Matthew 26 or what? Matt 26:7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it on His head as He reclined at the table. Matt 26:8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? Matt 26:9 "For this perfume might have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor." Be strong, persevere, always seek His face, and continue to be a worthy vessel for Our Lord to work through. He is exalted, the King is exalted on High!! 2nd Samuel 22 |