True Riches

True Riches: Foundations of Faith

In a world obsessed with material success, Paul’s letter to Timothy offers timeless wisdom about the true nature of wealth. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul draws a stark contrast between those who pursue godliness for financial gain and those who recognize that “godliness with contentment is great gain.” Paul warns against false teachers who view religion as a pathway to prosperity. “If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing.”. Such teachers spark “envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction.” This humbling reality should shape our relationship with material possessions. “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” His often-quoted wisdom that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” remains profoundly relevant today. Through this misplaced love, “some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” But Paul doesn’t condemn wealth itself. Rather, he provides guidance for those with material abundance: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God.” Material blessings come with responsibility—to “do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” As we reflect on Paul’s wisdom, let us examine our hearts. Are we pursuing contentment in godliness or falling into the trap of materialism? Are we using our resources to make eternal investments? May we find true wealth not in what we possess, but in who we serve.

Caleb McCaughan, Pulpit Minister

Dinner Table Conversations: 

Adult & Teen Table Talk: 

• Paul says that “godliness with contentment is great gain” (v.6). How would you define contentment in your own life? What makes it so difficult to achieve in today’s culture?
• What’s the difference between having money and loving money? How can we honestly examine whether we’ve crossed that line in our own lives?

Little Learners’ Table Talk: 

• The Bible says that loving money too much can make us do wrong things. What are some good things we can do with money instead?
• Paul says in the Bible that doing good things for others is like saving treasure in heaven. What’s a good deed you could do for someone today?

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True Riches: Discover how godliness with contentment leads to lasting wealth. Learn to value spiritual blessings over material gain.

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Sermon Title: True Riches

Sermon Series: Foundations of Faith

Sermon Passage: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, 17-19

Closing Scripture: Matthew 6:24