1 Timothy 6:6-8
6A devout life does bring wealth, but it''s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God.b
7Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless,c
8if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that''s enough.d
6A devout life does bring wealth, but it''s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God.b
7Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless,c
8if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that''s enough.d
1 Timothy 6 brings Paul's letter to a close with a series of urgent, practical exhortations. He addresses the conduct of slaves toward their masters, warns against false teachers who use godliness for financial gain, and calls Timothy to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, lo
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