1 Timothy Chapter 6

INTRODUCTION:

(Deuteronomy 4:2 [KJV])
Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

(Proverbs 30:5, 6 [KJV])
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

(Isaiah 28:10 [KJV])
For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

(Isaiah 28:13 [KJV])
But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

(2 Peter 1:20 [KJV])
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

All of the studies found here, whether book studies or topical studies, are done with research with mainly two things: The KING JAMES BIBLE and a plain old, 1828 Webster's Dictionary. Why? Outside of actually studying secular and Jewish history, archaeology, one needs nothing more. You do not need foreign, dead languages that no one speaks, nor lexicons, nor concordances, nor commentaries, because they differ not only with one another and with the KING JAMES BIBLE, they create division, confusion, debate, and unbelief, apostasy, and a falling away from God Himself. We do not need them. That Word of God written and preserved for us in our own language is supposed to be enough, like the Old Testament was for the Jews, and as the New Testament was for the early Christians in Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish, German, etc.

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There are studies within as tangents on words, subjects found within the two testaments, as to broaden the scope of the study, to learn more, deeper truths. This is not an intellectual site with PhDs, theologians, and no worldly wisdom.. Check everything out, everything. Not just here, but with everything you read and see and hear. Be Bereans:

(Acts 17:11 [KJV])
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

(1 Thessalonians 2:13 [KJV])
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

Always research for yourself, use all of the context, and never privately interpret!

Start of study

1 Timothy Chapter 6: SERVING HUMBLY, NOT FOR MONEY, POWER, FAME

(1 Timothy 6:1 [KJV])
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Yoke here meaning service, as an employee, with a worker and boss relationship0
These are unbelievers, these masters

YOKE, n. [G., L., Gr.]

A piece of timber, hollowed or made curving near each end, and fitted with bows for receiving the necks of oxen; by which means two are connected for drawing. From a ring or hook in the bow, a chain extends to the thing to be drawn, or to the yoke of another pair of oxen behind.
A mark of servitude; slavery; bondage.
Our country sinks beneath the yoke.
A chain; a link; a bond of connection; as the yoke of marriage.
A couple; a pair; as a yoke of oxen.
Service.
My yoke is easy. Mat 11.
"that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.", as in "You call yourself a CHRISIAN? You believe that book written by men???"
All people are always watching you more when you proclaim Christ as your Savior

(1 Timothy 6:2 [KJV])
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

Just because someone get saved does not mean they can not be a boss at any work; it means they need to be a different kind of boss, contrary to the kind the world is, teaches, wants one to be
Two ways to tell how closely with the LORD a person is: How they work; how they treat other workers above, below and along side themselves
Christian bosses, Christian employees, Christian workers are to be patient, like a leader in the church, able to teach, kind, treating all other workers like they want to be treated, and tough when they need to be, soft and praising when it merits it

(1 Timothy 6:3 [KJV])
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

This is how they behave, in arrogance, not boldness, with pride, a "know-it-all" attitude, a "my way or the highway" method of working, hard to work with
This is the reason a man can be hard to work with, believer or not-PRIDE

(1 Timothy 6:5 [KJV])
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

They will argue and correct at every turn, for no reason, making it hard to work with them
They will have a high turnover rate of workers under them, with them, etc.
They follow all that the world, the worldly leaders in the church, the worldly friends they have, watch all sorts of worldly things in videos, on tell-a-vision, channels, programs, and do not know God's Word, nor can they be corrected

(1 Timothy 6:6 [KJV])
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

The way to really win is God's way of walking, not the world's
As is often the case, unruly workers, or overly obedient and nice (temporarily) workers want to become unruly bosses, for a raise
Unruly bosses do not want to then train their future or present replacement, for job security, but instead want subservient people to maintain their salary, position, etc.

(1 Timothy 6:7 [KJV])
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

As has been said for generations, "There is no trailer behind a hearse", AS IN "You can't take it with you", and that for a reason-that the things of this world are not going with us, and the ones left behind get it, only to die one day and not take any of it with themselves, either!
It is all going to burn, and the things on this earth will stay here through the Kingdom of Christ, until the new heaven and new earth

THE THINGS OF EARTH: TEMPORAL

(Revelation 11:15 [KJV])
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

(2 Peter 3:10 [KJV])
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

(Luke 12:16-21 [KJV])
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

(1 Timothy 6:8 [KJV])
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

To be really content, go to a third or fourth world country and see what that looks like, then come home
Most likely, if you have a conscience, you will have a huge sale, or get a dumpster and empty the house down to bare essentials only, outside of actual necessities to live, tools to work with

(1 Timothy 6:9 [KJV])
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Their foot, leg are caught, incapable of extricating themselves
That which is worldly and foolish is also hurtful to themselves, and to others
Drowning in destruction and perdition-IT KILLS ALL WHO TOUCH IT (foolish and hurtful lusts), spiritually, physically, dead

(1 Timothy 6:10 [KJV])
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Money is not evil; it is the love of it which causes the problem, because the root is in the human heart
Many "modern" "versions" mistranslate this as "the love of money is the root of all KINDS OF evil", which is incorrect
There is a difference between all evil and all kinds of evil, and adding words to God's Word is pure evil, when he never asked anyone to take away, change or add to it.
This is just anothe example of tampering with the Word of God

(1 Timothy 6:11 [KJV])
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Run away!
When two things are going in opposite directions to different destinies, and you follow one, you either go the right way (righteousness, godliness, faith, etc.), or the wrong way (evil)

(1 Timothy 6:12 [KJV])
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

It's a fight? We are called to fight? Yes, indeed it is a fight and yes, we are called to fight it; it os a war against the flesh, the world system and the enemy, fought by being and walking in the spirit and the Holy Spirit
This attack on the believers is a worldwide plague on man due to, and since, the fall (Genesis 3:1-15)

THE WAR, THE BATTLE, FLESH VS. SPIRIT

(Romans 7:14-25 [KJV])
For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:

But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

(2 Corinthians 10:3-5 [KJV])
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

(1 Timothy 6:13-14 [KJV])
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

This commandment is in the previous two verses, to flee the sin of covetousness, follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life
God brought and brings all things to life, originally through the creation, then when He creates a baby by two seeds, then us in our spirit when we are born again
This command is before God our Father, God the Son, quickened by God the Spirit, before man, so that we are blameless before all men

(1 Timothy 6:15 [KJV])
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

The First and the Last, Alpha and Omega, Ruler over all things, awaiting to ascend and take His purchased Throne, forever
No man hath seen the Father on earth, no one can approach Him
The Only Potentate. The Only One Who died for us, rose again from the dead, sent by the Father, raised by the Spirit, the only begotten Son of God

PO'TENTATE, n. A person who possesses great power or sway; a prince; a sovereign; an emperor, king or monarch. Exalting him not only above earthly princes and potentates, but above the highest of the celestial hierarchy.

(John 6:46 [KJV])
Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.

(John 14:9 [KJV])
Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

(1 Timothy 6:17-18 [KJV])
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

The wealthy in the churches then, as now, were stingy, miserly, not giving to help the others less fortunate
"THERE IS NO TRAILER BEHIND A HEARSE"

TRUSTING IN RICHES

Riches come from God Who owns it all
This world's riches are not as important as being righteous, living godly, a life honoring God
Riches stay here when we die
Riches, trysting in themp, placing our heart upon them, loving them, is the root of all evil
Generally speaking, those who have them in this life, have power, are oppressors of men
When God judges, the money does nothing to save us
Money has nothing to do with eternal life, personality, a good name, character, good works, behavior, unless we use those riches for the Glory of GOd
One can earn it over time and lose it in a heartbeat
All of it is temporal, this life's possessions, riches, honor, thrones
It does not take wisdom of any type, nor "smarts" nor "degrees", etc. It takes God giving it, no matter the ability to gain it, as one works all of their life, harder than another, and does not achieve it, while another does nothing and inherits it, or lands a good job by chance, hits a jackpot, gets it by one single, simple, short event
Israel and all of the other nations were warned of being looted of their riches in judgment if they did not repent
God gave and gives and will bless Israel with riches so that they know He is their God
Riches choke spiritual lives and literally prevent people from seeing God, the LORD Jesus Christ

(1 Chronicles 29:12 [KJV])
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

(Psalms 37:16 [KJV])
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

(Psalms 62:10 [KJV])
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

(Proverbs 3:16 [KJV])
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

(Proverbs 8:18 [KJV])
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

(Proverbs 11:4 [KJV])
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

(Proverbs 11:28 [KJV])
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

(Proverbs 23:5 [KJV])
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

(Proverbs 27:24 [KJV])
For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

(Ecclesiastes 5:13-14 [KJV])
There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

(Ecclesiastes 5:19 [KJV])
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

(Ecclesiastes 9:11 [KJV])
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

(Isaiah 8:4 [KJV])
For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.

(Isaiah 30:6 [KJV])
The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.

(Isaiah 45:3 [KJV])
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

(Mark 10:23 [KJV])
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

(Mark 10:24 [KJV])
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

(Luke 8:14 [KJV])
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

(Luke 18:24 [KJV])
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

(1 Timothy 6:19 [KJV])
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

This doing right before God is everlasting in reqards, riches for the future, eternal, in heaven, stored for us, awaiting our arrival

(1 Timothy 6:20 [KJV])
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

This includes "medicine" which is pharmaceuticals, sorcery, witchcraft, shamanism, passed off as science, which creates evil from God's natural healing food, water, herbs
This includes "evolutionism", a religion, paganism, worship of two idols, (time and chance), passed off as science
This includes "food", which is packaged, processed, genetically modified, poisoned, adulterated, changed into non-food

(1 Timothy 6:21 [KJV])
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

In other words, it affected and affects believers
They err because they base their ministry on the pursuit of riches, not on God's Word, as all hereticks do in every other area

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