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Letter of Apostle Paul – I Timothy
An Intimate Review
Pt 9
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [I Tim 6:11] Apostle Paul continues his admonishment to Pastor Timothy in regard to marking erroneous Christian teachings that promote AVARICE. While this certainly is not a well-received message within Christian sects today, those who genuinely seek to lead a GODLY lifestyle are to FLEE from worldly precepts of money-getting and excessive desire for temporal WEALTH. This instruction derives from the teaching of Christ Himself. [Mt 6:19-21, 24, 33] Apostle Paul writes,

But thou, O man of God, FLEE these things; and FOLLOW after RIGHTEOUSNESS, GODLINESS, FAITH, LOVE, PATIENCE, MEEKNESS.
[I Tim 6:11]

*flee Gk #5343 pheugo (fyoo-go) it means to shun, escape, run and vanish away from

*follow Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) it means to pursue, press toward and be given to

*righteousness Gk #1343 dikaiosune (dik-ah-yos-oo-nay) it is equity of conduct and character and Christian justification

*godliness Gk #2150 eusebeia (yoo-seb-i-ah) it is piety and scheme of the divine gospel

*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of religious truth, truthfulness of Yahweh and a religious teacher
• reliance upon Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ

*love Gk #26 agape (ah-ah-pay) it is divine love, affection, benevolence and a feast celebrating such love

*patience Gk #5281 hupomone (hoop-om-on-ay) it means to be filled with cheer, hope, endurance and constancy

Apostle Paul then charges Timothy to maintain his position within his duty of doing and teaching righteous principles until Christ’s return writing,

FIGHT the good FIGHT of FAITH, LAY HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art CALLED, and hast PROFESSED a good PROFESSION before many WITNESSES.
[I Tim 6:12-16]

*fight Gk #73 agon (ag-one) it is a place of assembly as led, a contest held at this place, effort and anxiety

*good Gk #2570 kalos (kal-oce) it means well

*lay hold Gk #1949 epilambanomai (ep-ee-lam-ban-om-ahee) it means to seize for, help and attainment

*called Gk #2564 kaleo (kal-eh-o) it means to call

*professed Gk #3670 homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh-o) it means to assent, covenant and acknowledge

*profession Gk #3671 homologia (hom-lo-og-ee-ah) it means to acknowledge

*witnesses Gk #3144 martus (mar-toos) it is a judicial or general witness or a martyr

Unfortunately, many have and do draw back from divine worship by reason of AVARICE or some other temporal gratification. [St Jn 3:19, 20] This has been the case for many generations beginning with Eve in Eden. [Gen 3:1-6] Christ asks,

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
[Mt 16:26]
In [I Tim 6:17a] Apostle Paul CHARGES Christians who happen to be RICH in this WORLD writing,

CHARGE them that are RICH in this WORLD, that they be not HIGH MINDED, nor TRUST in UNCERTAIN RICHES, but in the living God, WHO giveth us RICHLY all things to ENJOY;
[I Tim 6:17, 18]

*charge Gk #3853 paraggello (par-ang-gel-lo) it means to enjoin and transmit a message

*rich (1) Gk #4145 plousios (ploo-see-os) it means wealthy and abounding with

*world Gk #165 aion (ahee-ohn) it is perpetuity, past, a Messianic period both past and present and an age, which is the…
• length of time during which a being or thing has existed
• length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to

*highminded Gk #5309 hupselophroneo (hoop-say-lo-fron-eh-o) it means to be arrogant and lofty in mind

*trust Gk #1679 elpizo (el-pid-zo) it means to confide and expect

*uncertain Gk #83 adelotes (ad-ay-lot-ace) it means uncertainty or not certain, which is…
• free from doubt and reservation
• confident, sure and destined
• sure to, inevitable and bound to come
• reliable, established as true and sure
• unquestionable, indisputable and fixed
• agreed upon, settled and definite
• that which can be depended on, trustworthy and unfailing

*riches Gk #4149 ploutos (ploo-tos) it is wealth as fullness, money, possessions, abundance, richness and valuable bestowment

*richly Gk #4146 plousios (ploo-see-os) it means copiously and abundantly
*enjoy Gk #619 apolausis (ap-ol-ow-sis) it is full enjoyment

Apostle continues his CHARGE to wealthy Christians writing,

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate:
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
[I Tim 6:18, 19]

*do good Gk #14 agathoergeo (ag-ath-o-er-gheh-o) it means to work good, which means to…
• effectively act and be in operation, as a machine
• attain a specified condition, as by repeated movement
• have an effect on or influence the mind and feelings of people

*rich (2) Gk #4147 plouteo (ploo-teh-o) it means to be or become wealthy and increased with goods

*good Gk #2570 kalos (kal-os) it means beautiful, literally and morally good, valuable and virtuous for use and appearance

*work Gk #2041 ergon (er-gon) it is an act or toil as an effort or occupation

*distribute Gk #2130 eumetadotos (yoo-met-ad-ot-os) it means to be liberal and good at imparting

*communicate Gk #2843 koinonikos (koy-no-nee-kos) it is being financially liberal and communicative

*laying up Gk #597 apothesaurizo (ap-oth-ay-sow-rid-zo) it means to treasure away [Mt 6:19-21; Col 3:1-3]

*foundation Gk #2310 themelioo (them-el-ee-o-o) it means something put down and a foundation and substructure of a building


*time Gk #3195 mello (mel-lo) it means to do, intend or be about to happen

*lay hold Gk #1949 epilambanomai (ep-ee-lam-ban-om-ahee) it means to seize for help, attainment or any other purpose

*eternal (life) Gk #166 aionios (ahee-o-nee-os) it means perpetual, which is…
• ceaseless, continuing and enduring forever
• everlasting or lasting forever
• lasting an indefinitely long time
• continuing or continuing without intermission or interruption

Yahweh expects for HIS children who are truly WEALTHY in temporal RICHES of this WORLD to BE GOOD at FUNDING HIS work on earth. In so doing with a CHEERFUL HEART and GODLY lifestyle, they secure their eternal inheritance in Christ. This gives credence to Christ’s TEACHING about those who build on sand or rocky foundation. Those who wholeheartedly adhere to His DOCTRINE are likened to wise souls. [Mt 16:24-27; Dan 12:3, 10] WEALTH, being WEALTHY or desiring to acquire WEALTH is not EVIL. [Eccl 7:11, 12] However, AVARICE, which is excessive desire for it is because it interrupts divine order and worship. [I Tim 6:10; Exo 20:3; Mt 6:24; 6:19-21, 32, 33; Lk 12:15; I Jn 2:15-17; Col 3:1, 2] Finally, in [I Tim 6:20, 21] Apostle Paul CHARGES Timothy and all genuine Christian TEACHERS writing,

O Timothy, KEEP that which is COMMITTED to thy TRUST, avoiding profane and vain BABBLINGS, and OPPOSITIONS of SCIENCE falsely so called:
Which some professing have erred concerning the FAITH. Grace be with thee. Amen.
[I Tim 6:20, 21]

*keep (2) Gk #5442 phulasso (foo-las-so) it means to observe, watch, be on guard, preserve, beware not to avoid and obey

*committed Gk #3872 parakatatheke (par-ak-at-ath-ay-kay) it is a deposit, sacred trust and something put down alongside

*trust English is confidence and reliance on the integrity, strength, ability and surety of a person or thing
*babblings Gk #2757 kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee-ah) it means vain, empty and fruitless discussion

*oppositions Gk #477 antitheses (an-tith-es-is) it is opposition meaning conflict of theories

*science Gk #1108 gnosis (gno-sis) it is knowledge and the act knowing

Per these definitions, the very act of entertaining unworthy debate is a wile used by satanic powers to lure the Elect into traps fashioned to lead them into doubt and confusion about what Yahweh has already spoken and confirmed. These snares can be avoided by simply marking and staying away from them. Apostle John writes,

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed;
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his deed.
[II Jn vs 7-11]

The Lord Jesus said,

I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
…if ye believe not that I am He, ye shall die in your sins.
If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
[Jn 8:12, 24a, 31, 32, 36]

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