1 Timothy 6:17
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute.
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Charging those who are rich to be rich in good works and ready to distribute calls for a mindset shift from wealth accumulation to purposeful giving. This verse highlights the responsibility of the wealthy to use their resources for good, to be generous and ready to share. God’s view of riches is not merely possession but the good works that accompany them. This call challenges us to see our resources as tools for God’s purposes, not solely for personal security or gain. When we use our wealth to bless others, we invest in eternal treasures that far outlast earthly wealth. This perspective encourages a lifestyle of generosity, where giving is not an afterthought but an integral part of our faith. By being ready to distribute, we align ourselves with God’s mission to uplift, support, and transform lives, making a lasting impact in the world.
Deuteronomy 15:7
If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren, thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Proverbs 18:16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.