Paul begins by exhorting Timothy and the Church to establish a good work ethic. Those that are over us, whether it be on the job or otherwise, we should do our tasks to the best of our abilities, glorifying God by our example.
One thing I have noticed about all of our men in the Church is every one of us, whatever line of work we do, are the 'best of the best'. Paul continues telling us that we should hold on to this truth and to not consent to the words of anyone that teaches otherwise.
We are instructed also to not be overcome by a love of money. In our "gotta have" society of today we have to be careful to keep everything in perspective. Remembering that what we do have is of the Lord and not of ourselves.
I have seen a lot of people that have committed emotional, spiritual "suicide" by letting money become a god, and as Paul said piercing themselves through with many sorrows, but we as REAL men, have another hope that we follow after. It's called righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
One scripture that stuck out to me was found in verse 19. "Laying up in store for themselves a good FOUNDATION against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life." Without a good foundation, the house will fall.
Daryl Duke
