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Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain (1 Timothy 6:6-16)
Main Point: persevere in godliness with contentment because of the surpassing riches we have in Christ
Introduction
* The issue in Ephesus – making money out of ministry
1. Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain (vv6-10)
A. Contentment is a great gain because we cannot take anything with us when we die (v7)
B. Contentment is a great gain because it prevents us from ruining ourselves (vv9-10)
C. Be careful of the love of money.
Application:
* Change of mindset – satisfied with the essentials
* Trust in God – I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:!3)
2. The Call to Persevere in Godliness with Contentment (vv11-16)
A. The strategy to a life of godliness with contentment: flee, pursue, fight, take hold (vv11-12)
B. The impetus to persevere in godliness with contentment (vv12-16)
* The call to eternal life
* Jesus hold fast to the good confession for us
* The appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
* Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords.