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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. |
Subject: Who is qualified? |
Bible Note: Oh my gosh! See that's exaclty what I mean. Christians freak out when you say that God desires to bless His children with stuff, and the very reason for it is to be a blessing. I say, Prosperity without purpose is poison. But According to Gen 12:1-3 Part of the Blessing of Abraham was, "I will bless you and in you ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL BE BLESSED." I believe that financial success is essential to every born again believer for that very purpose. To be a blessing, to provide for their own 1 tim 5:8, to provide for his brother 1 john 3:17, to provide for the Poor Gal 2:10, to provide for the church, 1 Cor 16:3 and to provide for the pastor 1 tim 5:17 and the missionaries 3 John 7-8 You know what. I feel really sorry for those people in the church who didn't support your ministry. When they get to heaven, I'm sure God will say to them "Well you're done, cheap and stingy servant. I'm so proud of you. You were really stingy. You did such a good Job of keeping Justme without money. I really needed help keeping him humble." Did you hear the sarcasm in my words? Unfortunately I cannot discuss my mission organization in public. Other than we've got schools all over the world. We've been talking about commandments in the NT in another forum, A good NT command is "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especailly those who labor in the Word and doctrine." 1 Tim 5:17. Honor in context being salary. I believe that the Elders refered to in scripture are most often Pastors, Since I am NOT a Pastor of a church, I can say, Every Pastor ought to be highly paid. Especailly with all the junk they have put up with. My heart goes out to you! I work with Pastors daily helping them to succeed in ministry. I have some idea of what you went through. Ciao, |